Bowlby's Theory Of Maternal Deprivation

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  • Created on: 09-05-17 11:57
What was Bowlby's famous quote?
' mother love in infancy and childhood is as important for metal health as are vitamins and proteins for physical health'
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What is the definition of 'separation'?
Distress when separated for a relitvely short period of time from primary caregiver to whom an attachment has been formed.
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'if a child is separated from the mother figure for an extended period within a time frame psychological damage was inevitable'- what does this statement describe?
the critical period
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What was the name of Bowlby's study of Maternal Deprivation?
44 thieves
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What were the findings?
14/44 were affection-less psychopaths and 17/44 had maternal separation. Prolonged separation cause affection less psychopathy.
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Sample was...?
44 teenage deliquents accused of stealing
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How was maternal deprivation measured?
family interviews
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