bowlbys theory of maternal deprivation

Question 1

44 thieves study procedure

Answer 1

sample taken from 44 teenagers accused of stealing
thieves interviewed for sign of affectionless psychopathy - lack of affection, guilt and empathy
families interviewed to establish any prolonged separations

Question 2

44 thieves finidings

Answer 2

14 of the 44 were affectionless psychopaths
12 experienced prolonged separations in the first 2 years of their lives

Question 3

critical period of 2.5 years

Answer 3

the baby has a critical period of up to 2.5 years to form an attachment and if they dont, they will suffer trying to form them in the future

Question 4

emotional care is essential

Answer 4

it is needed for normal emotional and intellectual development for a child

Question 5

emotionless psychopathy

Answer 5

lack of care may lead to affectionless psychopathy - where people are unable to feel guilt or strong emotions to others - prevents them from making new relations

Question 6

separation

Answer 6

primary attachment figure not in babies presence for a period of time

Question 7

deprivatrion

Answer 7

losing emotional care as a result of separation