Bowlby's theory of maternal deprivation

What is the focus of Bowlby's theory of maternal deprivation?

• The importance of continual care from a mother or mother-substitute

• The role of genetics in child development

• The impact of peer relationships on emotional growth

• The influence of diet on intellectual development

What is as important for mental health as vitamins and proteins are for physical health?

• Balanced diet

• Regular exercise

• Mother-love in infancy and childhood

• Adequate sleep

What is maternal deprivation?

• Emotional and intellectual consequences of separation from a mother

• Physical consequences of separation from a mother

• Financial consequences of separation from a mother

• Social consequences of separation from a mother

What does separation mean in the context of attachment?

• The child not being in the presence of the primary attachment figure.

• The child being deprived of physical needs.

• The child being in constant contact with the primary attachment figure.

• The child having multiple attachment figures.

What does deprivation mean in the context of attachment?

• Child is in the presence of the primary attachment figure

• Child is deprived of emotional care due to a prolonged separation

• Child is receiving emotional care from multiple figures

• Child is not in the presence of the primary attachment figure

According to Bowlby, what is the critical period for psychological development in a child's life?

• 1 year

• 2.5 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

What did Bowlby believe would happen if a child is deprived of emotional care during the critical period?

• The child would become more independent

• Psychological damage was inevitable

• The child would develop faster

• No effect on the child

What is a potential consequence of children being deprived of maternal care for too long during the critical period?

• Enhanced social skills

• Delayed intellectual development

• Increased physical strength

• Improved language abilities

What did Goldfarb (1947) find about children who remained in institutions?

• They had higher IQs than fostered children

• They had a lower IQ of 68

• They had a higher IQ of 96

• They showed no difference in IQ compared to fostered children

What did Bowlby identify as a characteristic of affectionless psychopathy?

• Ability to form strong relationships

• Inability to experience guilt

• High levels of empathy

• Strong emotional connections