Discuss Bowlby's theory of maternal deprivation

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Created on: 30-04-21 11:45

How can we prevent maternal deprivation?

There needs to be a continuous relationship between mother and maternal figure.
Attachment must form before the age of 2.5. (critical period)
Must have a primary attachment with one caregiver.

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What are the two things that maternal deprivation can lead to?

Mental retardation leading to less intellectual development and affectionless psychopathy.

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What was the method of a study supporting Bowlby's maternal deprivation hypothesis?

The 44 thieves study: Interviewed children and families in Bowlby's clinic. Interviewed for signs of AP. Compared 44 juvenile thieves with non-delinquents.

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What where the findings and conclusions of a study supporting Bowlby's maternal deprivation hypothesis?

32% of Bowlby's thieves had AP with the main symptom being a lack of moral conscience. 86% of those diagnosed had experienced a week of separation before 5 years old compared to 17% without AP. Early separations may cause AP.

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What is one support for Bowlby's maternal deprivation hypothesis?

Goldfarb found that children displayed lower IQ when they were deprived then fostered. This supports Bowlby's idea. However, this research was poorly controlled and the children could've been deprived of many things.

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What is one criticism of Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis?
(explains privation)

Rutter says Bowlby didn't distinguish between privation and deprivation. He says that the evidence found was actually due to privation. We question the theory as it could be explaining the effects of privation more than deprivation.

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What is one criticism of Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis?
(Twins)

Koluchova had tow twin boys who were isolated for 18 months to 7 years old. Later adopted, fully recovered to be healthy adults. Critical period may not be critical, more sensitive. Clearly the damage done is reversible.

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