3.7 Bowlby's Theory of Maternal Deprivation

• What does Bowlby's Theory of Maternal Deprivation explain?

  Long-term effects of maternal absence
• The maternal bond refers to the unique, affectionate relationship a child forms with their mother or primary caregiver
• What is the critical period in Bowlby's theory?

  First 3 years of life
• Deprivation during the critical period can lead to emotional issues, behavioral problems, and difficulty forming relationships
• The emotional effects of maternal deprivation include severe depression and emotional detachment.
• What is a reversible emotional effect of maternal deprivation?

  Temporary anxiety and clinginess
• The maternal bond is a unique, affectionate relationship a child forms with their mother or primary caregiver
• Short-term attention deficits are irreversible cognitive effects of maternal deprivation.

  False
• What is an irreversible emotional effect of maternal deprivation?

  Severe depression and detachment
• Prolonged absence from the mother during the critical period can lead to irreversible emotional and cognitive impairments.
• What does the maternal bond in Bowlby's theory represent?

  Unique, affectionate relationship
• The critical period in Bowlby's theory refers to the first three years of a child's life
• Brief separations from the mother during the critical period always lead to severe emotional issues.

  False
• What can prolonged absence from the mother during the critical period lead to?

  Irreversible emotional impairments
• Bowlby's theory states that the critical period for attachment is the first three years of a child's life
• Difficulty forming stable relationships is an irreversible social effect of maternal deprivation.
• Categorize the emotional effects of maternal deprivation based on their reversibility.

  1️⃣ Temporary anxiety and clinginess (Reversible)

  2️⃣ Severe depression and emotional detachment (Irreversible)
• What kind of relationship does the maternal bond describe in Bowlby's theory?

  Affectionate and unique
• The critical period for attachment according to Bowlby's theory occurs during the first three years of a child's life
• What is an example of a reversible cognitive effect of maternal deprivation?

  Short-term attention deficits
• Maternal deprivation occurs when a child's maternal bond is disrupted during their critical period.
• Prolonged or frequent separations from the mother during the critical period can lead to severe emotional, social, and cognitive issues
• Match the type of maternal deprivation with its description:

  Short-term deprivation ↔️ Brief separations from the mother

  Long-term deprivation ↔️ Prolonged or frequent separations

  Partial deprivation ↔️ Inconsistent maternal care

  Complete deprivation ↔️ Total absence of maternal care
• What is the primary purpose of the critical period in attachment development?

  Form a secure attachment
• Unlike the sensitive period, the critical period is less adaptable
• Disruptions during the critical period have more significant and lasting effects compared to the sensitive period.
• What is the key characteristic of the maternal bond in Bowlby's theory?

  Affectionate relationship
• The critical period for forming a secure attachment bond occurs during the first three years of a child's life
• What can prolonged absence from the mother during the critical period lead to?

  Irreversible emotional impairments
• Consistent maternal care is essential for healthy emotional and cognitive development according to Bowlby.
• Inconsistent maternal care during the critical period can lead to difficulty forming secure attachments
• What are three key outcomes of forming a secure attachment during the critical period?

  Emotional stability, social competence, cognitive functioning
• The critical period is more flexible than the sensitive period in attachment development.

  False
• What is the critical period in attachment development according to Bowlby's theory?

  The first few years
• Failure to form a secure attachment during the critical period can lead to long-term consequences such as social difficulties
• Unlike the sensitive period, the critical period is highly adaptable.

  False
• Match the consequence with its description:

  Emotional Issues ↔️ Increased risk of anxiety

  Behavioral Problems ↔️ Aggression and antisocial behavior

  Social Difficulties ↔️ Trouble forming relationships

  Cognitive Deficits ↔️ Impaired intellectual development
• What are the short-term consequences of maternal deprivation?

  Anxiety and clinginess
• Long-term consequences of maternal deprivation are often irreversible, such as severe depression
• Temporary anxiety and clinginess caused by maternal deprivation are irreversible.

  False