3.7.1 Effects of Maternal Deprivation on Development

• What is maternal deprivation?

  Lack of love and care from a caregiver
• What does maternal deprivation refer to in Bowlby's research?

  Separation from mother or main caregiver
• What is the focus of Bowlby's research?

  Maternal deprivation effects on children
• How might a child with disrupted attachment struggle in school?

  They may have trouble understanding complex instructions
• What learning challenges can arise from maternal deprivation?

  Affects language skills and academic performance
• What is one effect of maternal deprivation on children's thinking?

  Impaired thinking
• What does Bowlby's research indicate about early separation?

  It disrupts normal development
• What skills can be affected by maternal deprivation?

  Emotional regulation skills
• What does the term "emotional instability" refer to in the context of maternal deprivation?

  Difficulty in managing emotions
• What are the emotional consequences of maternal deprivation according to the study material?

  Difficulty managing emotions and emotional instability
• What are the key long-term consequences of maternal deprivation?

  • Relationship difficulties
  • Emotional instability
  • Criminal behavior
  • Anxiety and depression
• What can maternal deprivation seriously affect?

  Cognitive development
• What are the consequences of maternal deprivation on a child?

  It affects cognitive, emotional, and social development
• What can maternal deprivation negatively impact?

  Social and emotional development
• How do the effects of maternal deprivation relate to Bowlby's findings?

  They align with the importance of early attachment
• How might a child with maternal deprivation react emotionally?

  They may become easily upset or anxious
• What does Bowlby's theory highlight regarding early maternal care?

  It emphasizes the long-lasting effects on attachment
• Who emphasized the importance of the critical period in attachment theory?

  Bowlby
• If a child exhibits difficulty managing emotions, what might be a contributing factor?

  Lack of consistent maternal care
• What happens if attachment is not established during the critical period?

  It can lead to emotional and behavioral problems
• How does maternal deprivation affect children's relationships?

  It makes it hard to build healthy relationships
• How do protective factors help individuals?

  They shield individuals from negative effects of maternal deprivation
• What is a potential outcome of maternal deprivation in children?

  Aggression
• How can resilient individuals respond to maternal deprivation?

  They can develop strong coping mechanisms
• How does maternal deprivation impact learning and relationships later in life?

  It leads to problems with learning and relationships
• How do protective factors relate to Bowlby's theory?

  They help buffer the effects of maternal deprivation
• What emotional issue might children face due to maternal deprivation?

  Emotional instability
• In what crucial years does maternal deprivation have the most significant impact?

  During a child's crucial early years
• What does Bowlby's theory suggest about maternal care?

  Lack of maternal care can disrupt normal development
• What are the long-term consequences of maternal deprivation?

  Relationship difficulties, emotional instability, criminal behavior, anxiety, and depression
• What are the potential consequences of difficulty forming close bonds due to maternal deprivation?

  Isolation and emotional distress may occur
• How does maternal deprivation affect relationships?

  It leads to struggles in forming stable relationships
• What are the potential consequences of poor understanding of complex instructions in children?

  Poor grades and frustration in school
• What does resilience refer to?

  The ability to bounce back and adapt
• How does poverty contribute to maternal deprivation?

  It causes stress and limits access to care
• How does maternal deprivation affect children's attention spans?

  It leads to shorter attention spans
• Why is the critical period important for attachment?

  It's when attachment security is formed
• What are the potential long-term effects of a secure attachment formed during the critical period?

  Confidence and trust in relationships
• What can maternal deprivation impact in a child?

  Behavior and personality
• How does providing mental health support to parents impact childcare?

  It improves parents' ability to provide consistent care