Bowlby's theory of maternal deprivation

The critical period is defined as up to how many years?

• 5

• 3.5

• 2.5

• 7

One limitation of Bowlby's 44 thieves study is that...

• Research with rats shows deprivation can harm social development

• There was no control group

• Harm is not inevitable in cases of extreme privation

• Bowlby carried out the interviews himself

Deprivation can be defined as...

• Separation from primary caregiver

• Physical separation from caregiver leads to loss of emotional care

• Failure to develop a secure attachment

• All of the above

One strength of Bowlby's maternal deprivation hypothesis is...

• It can be used in court to stop people going to prison

• Low IQ has been associated with institutionalisation

• He may have confused deprivation for privation

• It relied on bias interpretation of data

Which of the following is NOT hypothesised to be a consequence of maternal deprivation

• Laughing

• Inability to form secure attachment relationships with others

• Low IQ

• Inability to experience guilt

In Bowlby's research, what percentage of the 'affectionless psychopaths' experienced prolonged early separation from their mothers?

• 55

• 86

• 17

• 4

Affectionless psychopathy was characterised as...

• Stealing

• Lack of guilt and empathy

• Emotional disturbances

• Prolonged separation from primary caregiver

Bowlby concluded that his research demonstrated...

• Most thieves do not have prolonged separation from mothers

• There is a correlation between emotions and criminality

• Criminals show no guilt or shame

• Maternal deprivation can lead to affectionless psychopathy