Romanian Orphan Studies: Effects of Institutionalisation (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Institutionalisation definition
Institutionalisation definition
Effects of living in institutions for long periods w/ little emotional care
Rutter et al. 2007: Sample size
Rutter et al. 2007: Sample size
165 Romanian orphans
Rutter: Adoption before 6 months - attachment type
Rutter: Adoption before 6 months - attachment type
Secure 'normal' attachment
Disinhibited attachment meaning
Disinhibited attachment meaning
Overly friendly behaviour towards unknown adults
Mean IQ: Adopted before 6 months
Mean IQ: Adopted before 6 months
102
Mean IQ: Adopted 6 months-2 years
Mean IQ: Adopted 6 months-2 years
86
Mean IQ: Adopted after age 2
Mean IQ: Adopted after age 2
77
Caregiver sensitivity in secure attachment
Caregiver sensitivity in secure attachment
Sensitive, accepting & cooperative to child's needs
Insecure avoidant mothers' behaviour
Insecure avoidant mothers' behaviour
Rejective, paying less attention to children
Kagan 1984: Temperament hypothesis
Kagan 1984: Temperament hypothesis
Child's temperament can impact mother's responsiveness
Romanian studies strength: Application impact
Romanian studies strength: Application impact
Fewer caregivers allocated per child in care
Romanian studies strength: Confounding variables
Romanian studies strength: Confounding variables
Lack of them - most orphans abandoned at birth
Romanian studies limitation: Assignment
Romanian studies limitation: Assignment
Children not randomly assigned to conditions
Key factor in attachment type (Rutter et al.)
Key factor in attachment type (Rutter et al.)
Age of adoption
Adopted >6 months: Attachment type
Adopted >6 months: Attachment type
Disinhibited attachment