3.7.2 Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study

• Who proposed the Maternal Deprivation Theory?

  John Bowlby
• What is one potential outcome of maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?

  Development of affectionless psychopathy
• What does Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Theory suggest about a mother's absence?

  It can cause long-term emotional and social problems
• What was Bowlby investigating regarding children who spent long periods away from their mothers?

  Whether they had a higher chance of becoming thieves
• How many young thieves were involved in Bowlby's study?

  44 young thieves
• What aspect of maternal deprivation did Bowlby assess?

  Duration of separation from their mothers
• What was the focus of Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study?

  Early childhood experiences of young thieves
• What did Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study find about maternal deprivation?

  It increased likelihood of becoming thieves
• What was the status of the control group in Bowlby's study?

  None experienced prolonged separation
• How many non-criminal teenagers were interviewed in the control group?

  44 non-criminal teenagers
• What is the significance of Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study?

  • Supports Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Theory
  • Highlights importance of early mother-child relationships
  • Indicates effects of separation on emotional development
• What behavior is associated with affectionless psychopathy in teenagers?

  Criminal behavior
• What does the study show a correlation between?

  Maternal deprivation and criminal behavior
• If a child was separated from their mother for months, what behavior might Bowlby's study suggest they could develop?

  Aggressive tendencies leading to stealing
• What was the aim of Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study?

  To find links between maternal deprivation and criminal behavior
• What is the main focus of Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study?

  The impact of maternal deprivation on behavior
• What is one criticism of Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study?

  It doesn't prove causation
• How can social exclusion relate to a child's criminal behavior?

  It may contribute alongside maternal deprivation
• What is the focus of Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Theory?

  Long-term impacts on mother-child relationships
• What was Bowlby aiming to identify through his comparisons?

  If maternal deprivation influenced criminal behavior
• Why did Bowlby interview the families of the thieves?

  To examine their early childhood experiences
• What does maternal deprivation refer to in the context of the study?

  Separation from the mother during early childhood
• What is the significance of early maternal care according to Bowlby's theory?

  It shapes social and emotional well-being
• How does Bowlby's study support his aim regarding maternal deprivation?

  It links maternal deprivation to criminal behavior
• What might happen to a child who experiences long separations from their mother in early childhood?

  They may develop traits leading to theft
• What type of therapy is influenced by Bowlby's theory?

  Attachment-based therapy for emotional difficulties
• How many thieves were diagnosed with affectionless psychopathy in the study?

  14 out of 44 thieves
• What traits might a child lack if separated from their mother for months?

  Empathy and nurturing behaviors
• What type of childcare approach emerged from Bowlby's theory?

  Compassionate childcare focusing on secure attachment
• What is affectionless psychopathy as discussed in Bowlby's study?

  A lack of emotional response and empathy
• What is affectionless psychopathy?

  It is a lack of remorse or empathy
• What was the purpose of including a control group in the study?

  To compare with non-criminal teenagers
• How did maternal deprivation contribute to affectionless psychopathy?

  Long separation from mothers increased risk
• What might happen to a child in foster care without seeing their mother?

  They may develop affectionless psychopathy traits
• How does maternal deprivation relate to criminal behavior in teenagers according to Bowlby's study?

  It increases likelihood of developing cold traits
• How might poverty act as a confounding variable in the study?

  Poverty could influence behavior alongside maternal deprivation
• What are the limitations of Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study?

  • Causation vs. correlation issue
  • Subjectivity from Bowly's involvement
  • Presence of confounding variables
• How did Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Theory impact parenting practices?

  It emphasized stable, loving relationships
• What was the main conclusion of Bowlby's 44 Thieves Study?

  Maternal deprivation links to affectionless psychopathy
• Why is the subjectivity of Bowlby a limitation in the study?

  It introduces potential researcher bias