Mental deprivation hypothesis

Cards (16)

  • What percentage of thieves had long separation from their parents?
    26%
  • What percentage of thieves diagnosed with AFP?
    32%
  • How many individuals were interviewed in the study of thieves?
    6
  • What was checked for in the families of the interviewed thieves?
    Causes of AFP
  • What is a sign of emotional disturbance in the context of the study?
    Signs of emotionless psychopathy
  • What was the duration of separation from the mother for the Koluchova twins?
    18 months
  • What are the consequences of maternal care neglect according to the study?
    • Irreversible damage to emotional development
    • Disruption of normal attachment formation
    • Difficulty in forming stable relationships later
  • What happens if a child experiences neglect during a critical period?
    It can cause irreversible damage
  • How does caregiver absence during critical periods affect a child's relationships later in life?
    It hinders their ability to form good relationships
  • What is a potential outcome of abnormal attachment during childhood?
    Increased aggression in later life
  • What type of psychopathy is mentioned in the study?
    Emotionless psychopathy
  • What are the key factors affecting emotional development in children according to the study?
    • Maternal care and attachment
    • Critical periods of development
    • Impact of neglect and separation
  • What is the distinction made between deprivation and poor internal working models?
    Deprivation affects attachment, poor models affect relationships
  • What is the impact of low attachment during critical periods?
    It can lead to emotional development issues
  • What is the term used for the inability to form good relationships later in life?
    Irreversible damage
  • What does the study suggest about the relationship between childhood experiences and adult behavior?
    Childhood experiences significantly influence adult behavior