explanations of attachment - bowlby's theory of maternal deprivation Flashcards

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define separation.

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the absence of the primary caregiver for a short period of time.

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define deprivation.

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a loss of something that is wanted or needed for an extended period of time - known as material deprivation.

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is separation an issue for development?

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separation is only an issue for development if the child is deprived eg - not cared for properly during separation.
- brief separations are not significant for development however extended separations can lead to deprivation.

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describe the theory of deprivation.

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disruption of the bonds within the critical period (first 2.5 years) can have serious consequences:
- intellectual retardation: characterised by an abnormally
low IQ.
- emotional psychopathy: the inability to experience guilt or emotion for others.

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describe the study of 44 Juvenile Thieves.

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sample - 88 children
Bowlby interviewed the children patients at his Child Guidance Clinic.
44 of the children were selected as they had a history of stealing (the 44 thieves, with the other half being the control group) and he suggested that some of these thieves were affection-less psychopaths as they lacked normal signs of affection, shame or sense of responsibility.

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what were the findings of the thieves study?

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  • 86 percent of the affection-less thieves experienced frequent separations compared with 17 percent of the other thieves.
  • almost none of the control participants experiences early separations whereas 39 percent of all thieves had experienced it.
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what is the conclusion of the thieves study?

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it suggests that early separations are linked to affection-less psychopathy - the lack of continuous care may well cause emotional maladjustment or even a mental disorder.

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