THE ENGLISH-ROMANIAN ADOPTEES PROJECT

The video discusses the English Romanian Adoptees Project (ERA), a study on the effects of early deprivation in Romanian orphanages. It highlights the research design, findings, and implications on neurodevelopment and mental health. The study revealed surprising results, such as the limited impact of deprivation under six months and the emergence of neurodevelopmental issues like ADHD and autism. Brain imaging showed smaller brain sizes in affected individuals, linking it to lower IQ and mental health issues. The ERA study has influenced developmental psychology and clinical practices.

What does the term 'dose effect' refer to in the context of the ERA project?

How did the brain size of Romanian adoptees compare to that of the control group?

What was one of the unique findings regarding the relationship between brain size and IQ in the study?

What implications did the ERA study have for clinical practice in child psychiatry?