Bowlby's Theory Of Maternal Deprivation eval

Question 1

What’s a strength of maternal deprivation related to studies?

Answer 1

Fredrick Levy et al separated baby rats from mothers (even for a day). It affected their social development but no other development affected

Gao et al shown that poor quality maternal care linked to high rates of psychopathy in adults

Question 2

What’s a limitation of maternal deprivation related to lasting harm?

Answer 2

Good quality aftercare can prevent most or all damage as Koluchova reported a case of Czech twins that were emotionally and physically abused for years. Good aftercare allowed them to fully recover from severe emotional damage.

Shows lasting harm from privation is not guaranteed.

Question 3

What’s a limitation in relation to early separation and psychopathy?

Answer 3

Replications of 44 thieves failed to produce same results, Lewis studied 500 young people and found no link between early separation and later psychopathy

Question 4

What are some real-life examples of the impact of maternal deprivation?

Answer 4

• Impact on child development in foster care
• Attachment issues in adoption
• Parental leave policies