Bowlby’s Theory Of Maternal Deprivation

• What happens to children if the mother-infant relationship is disrupted?

  They may face difficulties in adulthood
• Who's theory will be reviewed regarding maternal deprivation?

  John Bowlby's theory
• What is privation in the context of attachment?

  Complete absence of any maternal care
• Which group of children experienced privation in the 1980s?

  Romanian babies
• Why is having a primary attachment figure important?

  It influences future relationships and development
• What does Bowlby mean by "monotropy"?

  • Strong bond with one primary caregiver
  • The mother acts as a secure base
  • Allows exploration with a comforting return
• What is the critical period for forming a monotropic bond according to Bowlby?

  Up to 30 months post-birth
• What happens if the monotropic bond is interrupted during the critical period?

  The child experiences maternal deprivation
• What are some consequences of maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?

  Poor social development and emotional issues
• What is affectional psychopathy?


  Lack of affection or care for others
• How does maternal deprivation affect intellectual development?

  It may lead to lower IQ scores
• What is the internal working model in Bowlby's theory?

  A schema about how relationships work
• What does the continuity hypothesis suggest?

  Ineffective internal working model leads to relationship challenges
• What was Bowlby's 44 thieves study about?

  Emotional disturbance in boys who were thieves
• What did Bowlby find in his 44 thieves study?

  Thieves experienced prolonged separation from caregivers
• What is a limitation of Bowlby's research?

  It cannot establish causation
• How has Bowlby's attachment theory influenced public policy?

  Changed hospital visitor policies for children
• What is a criticism of Bowlby's emphasis on maternal deprivation?

  It may reinforce traditional gender roles
• What did Schaffer and others find about infant attachments?

  Infants can form multiple strong attachments
• What is the difference between deprivation and privation?

  Deprivation is insufficient care; privation is none
• What happened to Romanian children after the revolution?

  Many were abandoned and lived in orphanages
• What did the Rutter study reveal about Romanian orphans?

  Long-term impacts of early privation
• What were the three groups in Rutter's study?

  Adopted before 6 months, 6 months to 2 years, after 2 years
• What was a significant finding at age 6 in Rutter's study?

  Disinhibited attachment in those adopted after 6 months
• What was the average IQ of children adopted after 24 months?

  $77$
• What does Rutter's study suggest about the age of adoption?

  It plays a critical role in recovery
• What are the implications of Rutter's findings on adoption policies?

  Emphasis on early adoption and screening families
• What is a limitation of Rutter's study?

  Non-random nature of adoption selection
• What did Hodges and Tizard find about adopted children?

  They fared better in behavior and peer interactions
• What did Goldfarb's study reveal about fostering?

  Early fostering enhances mental agility and sociability
• What is the overall theme regarding institutionalization and privation?

  Negative effects can be countered with intervention
• What are the main findings of Rutter's study on Romanian orphans?

  • Disinhibited attachment in late adoptees
  • Lower IQ in children adopted after 24 months
  • Significant recovery possible with timely intervention
• What are the implications of Bowlby's attachment theory?

  • Importance of primary attachment figures
  • Impact on public policy and maternity leave
  • Criticism for gender bias in attachment focus