Bowlbys theory of maternal deprivation

• What is maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?


  It is the prolonged loss of emotional care from the mother figure.
• What negative effects did Bowlby believe maternal deprivation would have on a child's development?

  It would have negative effects on emotional development.
• What is the critical period for maternal care according to Bowlby?

  The first 2 years of life, with risk extending up to 5 years.
• What issues arise from prolonged separation during the critical period?


  There will be issues in intellectual, emotional, and social development.
• How does maternal deprivation affect intellectual development according to Bowlby?


  Bowlby stated that deprivation of maternal care would lead to a lower IQ.
• Who found lower IQ in children in an institution compared to those in foster care?

  Goldfarb.
• What is affectionless psychopathy as described by Bowlby?


  It is the inability to feel guilt, remorse, or empathy, associated with criminality.
• What social issue did Bowlby associate with maternal deprivation?


  Difficulty in forming relationships.
• What does Bowlby mean by a poor internal working model?


  It refers to an inability to be a good parent due to poor relationship formation.
• How does Bowlby compare the importance of maternal love in infancy to physical health needs?

  He stated that maternal love is as important for mental health as vitamins and proteins are for physical health.
• What evidence did Bowlby provide to support his theory of maternal love?

  Child antisocial behavior was worse if the mother was absent.