Maternal Deprivation

• What is the definition of separation in attachment theory?

  Not being in the presence of the primary attachment figure
• How do brief separations affect development or attachment?

  They are not significant for development or attachment
• If a mother is hospitalized for a week, how does it affect her child's attachment?

  It does not affect attachment
• What is deprivation in attachment theory?

  Prolonged separation after an attachment has formed
• What is privation in attachment theory?

  Not having formed any attachment at all
• What situation is Leon experiencing in the context of attachment?

  He is suffering from deprivation
• Who created the theory of maternal deprivation?

  Bowlby
• What does Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory suggest?

  Separation can have consequences for children
• What is essential for normal psychological development according to Bowlby?

  Continuous care
• What are potential consequences of separation according to Bowlby?

  Low IQ and emotional issues
• What phrase did Bowlby use to describe individuals affected by maternal deprivation?

  Affectionless psychopathy
• What does "affectionless psychopathy" mean?

  Feeling little to no guilt
• What is the critical period for psychological development according to Bowlby?

  2 and a half years
• What happens if a child experiences extended separation during the critical period?

  Psychological damage is inevitable
• What does Bowlby suggest about the risk of psychological damage after age 5?

  There is a continuing risk
• How does Bowlby view the damage caused by separation during the critical period?

  It is irreversible
• What study did Bowlby conduct in 1944 related to maternal deprivation?

  Study of juvenile thieves
• What is the task related to Bowlby’s 1944 study?

  Summarize the study in 20 words
• What is the purpose of the AO3 task regarding Bowlby’s evidence?

  To identify limitations and justify them
• What case study is associated with Koluchova in 1976?

  Czech Twins Case Study
• Is Koluchova's study support or opposing research to Bowlby?

  It is opposing research
• What is the context of the Romanian Orphans study?

  Growing up in a Romanian orphanage
• How does the Romanian Orphans study relate to Bowlby’s theory?

  It could support or disprove Bowlby
• What are the key terms related to attachment theory?

  • Separation: Not being with the primary attachment figure
  • Deprivation: Loss of an attachment after it has formed
  • Privation: Not forming any attachment at all
• What are the consequences of maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?

  • Low IQ
  • Emotional issues (too emotional or very little emotion)
  • Affectionless psychopathy
• What is the critical period for psychological development according to Bowlby?

  • 2 and a half years
  • Extended separation during this period leads to irreversible damage
  • Continuing risk up to age 5
• What are the limitations of Bowlby’s 1944 study of juvenile thieves?

  • Sample size limitations
  • Potential bias in selection
  • Lack of control group