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.

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