3.7.3 Evaluation of Maternal Deprivation Theory

• What behavioral problems did Bowlby note in children from orphanages?

  Problems arising from early separation
• What are the key characteristics of the anxious attachment style?

  • Fear of abandonment
  • Need for constant validation
  • Dependent on partner for self-worth
• What are the key characteristics of the secure attachment style?

  • Healthy boundaries
  • Mutual trust and support
  • Controlled conflict resolution
• What is the overall impact of the limitations in studying Maternal Deprivation?

  It challenges the isolation of specific impacts
• What is a limitation regarding the definition of "maternal deprivation"?

  It lacks a precise definition
• What long-term impact can attachment insecurity have on children?

  It can affect their relationships later in life
• What does Bowlby's theory emphasize about attachment?

  Its importance in social and emotional development
• Why is the focus on the maternal role considered a weakness?

  It neglects the importance of paternal figures
• How does the ambiguity of "maternal deprivation" affect the theory?

  It causes confusion about early separation
• What is the main focus of the methodological issues discussed?

  Maternal Deprivation
• What does Maternal Deprivation (MD) predict?

  Specific behavioral problems
• How might children raised in institutions without consistent caregivers be affected?

  They often display attachment insecurity
• Why are retrospective studies considered a methodological issue in Maternal Deprivation research?

  Memories of past events can be inaccurate
• What are the methodological issues associated with studies of Maternal Deprivation?

  • Retrospective studies can be inaccurate
  • Selective groups limit generalizability
  • Confounded factors complicate isolation of effects
• What significant changes did Bowlby's theory influence in childcare practices?

  Prioritizing continuous care for young children
• How might the memories of adults about their childhood affect research on Maternal Deprivation?

  They might be biased and inaccurate
• What are the four relationship attachment styles described in the image?

  • Secure
  • Anxious
  • Dismissive-avoidant
  • Fearful-avoidant
• What evidence challenges the idea of a critical period in attachment?

  Attachment can form later with consistent care
• What is a limitation of using selective groups in studies of Maternal Deprivation?

  It makes generalizing findings difficult
• What type of children are often included in studies of Maternal Deprivation?

  Children from orphanages
• What confounded factors complicate the study of Maternal Deprivation?

  Poverty and genetic predispositions
• What role do environmental factors play in child development?

  They shape experiences and attachment styles
• What does Bowlby's theory suggest about the critical period for attachment?

  It suggests a critical period for attachment
• What does Bowlby's theory predict about early deprivation?

  It can cause emotional and behavioral disorders
• What other factors does Bowlby's theory neglect in child development?

  Genetic and environmental factors
• What is the concept of sensitive periods in attachment theory?

  Attachment can develop later with consistent care
• What might a deprived child also experience besides maternal deprivation?

  They might also be less healthy
• How does the contemporary view on caretakers differ from Bowlby's original theory?

  Any caregiver can provide secure attachment
• How do attachment styles create varied relationship patterns in adulthood?

  They are shaped by early relationships
• What does the image illustrate regarding attachment styles?

  Different attachment styles create varied patterns
• Why is it challenging to isolate the impact of maternal deprivation on development?

  Due to confounded factors like poverty
• What types of outcomes does Maternal Deprivation (MD) predict?

  Single outcome: behavioral problems
• Why is it important to consider genetic factors in child development?

  They influence attachment and behavior
• How does Maternal Deprivation (MD) differ from attachment styles?

  MD focuses on early separation's negative impact
• What is the current emphasis regarding caregiver interactions in maternal deprivation theory?

  Quality of caregiver interactions
• What is the primary focus of attachment styles compared to Maternal Deprivation (MD)?

  Long-term relationship tendencies
• What are the key characteristics of the dismissive-avoidant attachment style?

  • Avoids intimacy and vulnerability
  • Commitment issues
  • Guarded and closed-off heart
• What is the main focus of Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Theory?

  The impact of early separation on children
• What does contemporary views on Maternal Deprivation refine?

  Bowlby's original theory
• What is the relationship focus of attachment styles compared to Maternal Deprivation (MD)?

  Complex patterns of security/insecurity