Bowlby's Theory of Maternal Deprivation

• What is the main focus of the attachment unit discussed?

  Healthy mother and infant attachments
• What happens to children if the mother-infant relationship is disrupted?

  They may develop issues in adulthood
• Who's theory will be reviewed regarding maternal deprivation?

  John Bowlby's theory
• What is privation in the context of attachment?

  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 their mother
  • The mother acts as a secure base for exploration
  • Provides comfort during overwhelming situations
• 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 is affectional psychopathy?


  Lack of affection or care for others
• How does maternal deprivation affect intellectual development?

  It may lead to lower IQ scores
• What does Bowlby's internal working model suggest?

  It shapes future relationship perceptions
• What does the continuity hypothesis state?

  Ineffective internal working models lead to relationship challenges
• 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 is a limitation of Bowlby's research?

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

  Changed hospital visitor policies for children
• What are the economic implications of Bowlby's theory?

  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 are the implications of Rutter's findings on adoption policies?

  Emphasis on early adoption and screening families
• What is a limitation of Rutter's study regarding adoption selection?

  Non-random nature may introduce bias
• What do other researchers suggest about the effects of institutionalization?

  Negative effects can be countered with intervention
• What are the main findings from Hodges and Tizard's study?

  • Children adopted into nurturing homes showed better behavior
  • Improved peer interactions compared to those returned to hostile families
• What did Goldfarb's 1947 investigation reveal?

  • Early fostering enhances mental agility
  • Comparison of children raised in homes vs. fostered
• What is the overall theme regarding the effects of early intervention?

  Timely care can mitigate negative effects
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• What is the significance of the attachment unit in psychology?

  It explores the impact of early relationships
• How does Bowlby's theory relate to social welfare systems?

  It influenced policies for child care and adoption
• What is the role of the primary attachment figure according to Bowlby?

  To provide emotional security and support