Disruption

Disruption

1. Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis

   • Importance of a continuous relationship with mother
   • John Bowlby
   • Critical period:
     • 2 1/2 years
     • Attachment must happen before
   • Doesn't have to be with mother
   • Unable to develop warm attachment

2. Effects of Deprivation

   • 44 juvenile thieves
     • Bowlby
     • 86% diagnosed as a affectionless psychopath
       • Experienced early separations
     • Link between early separation + social maladjustment
   • Deprivation
     • Attachment is taken away