bowlbys theory of maternal deprivation

• What has been the main focus of the attachment unit so far?

  Healthy mother and infant attachments
• 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 maternal care?

  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 is Bowlby's concept of monotropy?

  • Infants have a uniquely strong bond with one caregiver
  • The mother acts as a secure base for exploration
  • This bond is crucial for emotional security
• 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 the consequences of maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?

  Poor social and emotional development
• What behavior might result from maternal deprivation?

  Delinquency and affectional psychopathy
• How does maternal deprivation affect intellectual development?

  It may lead to lower IQ scores
• What does Bowlby suggest about the initial bond with the mother?

  It forms a foundation for future relationships
• What is the continuity hypothesis in attachment theory?

  • Ineffective internal working model leads to relationship challenges
  • Difficulties in parenting offspring
  • Influences how individuals engage in future relationships
• What was the aim of Bowlby's 44 thieves study?

  To support maternal deprivation theory
• What did Bowlby find in his 44 thieves study?

  Thieves experienced prolonged separation from caregivers
• What limitation exists in Bowlby's research on maternal deprivation?

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

  Changed hospital visitor policies for children
• What economic implications arose from changes in attachment policy?

  Increased costs of nursery care
• What criticism exists regarding 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 was the situation of Romanian orphans before the revolution?

  They lived in horrific conditions in orphanages
• What did the Rutter study reveal about Romanian orphans?

  Long-term impacts of early privation
• How were the Romanian orphans grouped in Rutter's study?

  By age at adoption: before 6 months, 6 months to 2 years, after 2 years
• What was a significant finding at age 6 for children adopted after 6 months?

  They displayed disinhibited attachment
• What was the average IQ of children adopted after 24 months?

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

  Earlier adoption leads to better recovery
• What limitations exist in Rutter's study regarding adoption selection?

  Non-random nature may introduce bias
• What do findings from Rutter's study imply about the effects of institutionalization?

  Negative effects can be countered with intervention
• What are the implications of the findings from the Romanian orphan studies?

  • Shift in care and adoption policies
  • Emphasis on early adoption and infant care
  • Screening of adoptive families for suitability
• What did Hodges and Tizard's study find about children adopted into nurturing homes?

  They fared better in behavior and peer interactions
• What did Goldfarb's 1947 investigation reveal about fostering?

  Early fostering enhanced mental agility and sociability
• What is the main theme regarding the effects of institutionalization and privation?

  Negative effects can be mitigated with timely intervention
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