Bowlbys Theory Of Maternal Deprivation

Question 1

What did bowlby suggest that if an infant is unable to develop a warm intimate continuous relationship with its mother

Answer 1

They would have difficulty forming relationships with other people and be at risk of behavioural disorders. Emotional care was seen to be as important as physical care

Question 2

What did bowlby see the critical period as

Answer 2

The first 2 and a half years - if a child is deprived of emotional care because of frequent or prolonged separation from their mother than psychological damage is investable

Question 3

If children were deprived of maternal care for too long during the critical period they would suffer what

Answer 3

Intellectual delay, characterised by abnormally low IQ

Question 4

Bowlbys 44 thieves study

Answer 4

Aim- bowlby investigated the link between affectionless psychopathy and maternal deprivation
Procedure- he conducted a natural experiment which involved analysing the case histories of 88 patients in the child guidance clinic in London. All children attending the clinic were emotionally maladjusted, 44 had been accused of stealing and the other 44 formed a control group of non- criminals but emotionally disturbed young people.