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Maternal deprivation and institutionalisation

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Lucas was raised in an understaffed orphanage abroad where he had no consistent primary caregiver and experienced severe cognitive and social deprivation. He was adopted by a British family at the age of 212\displaystyle 2\frac{1}{2}221​ years. Now, at age 10, Lucas shows a pattern of being excessively friendly towards unfamiliar adults, seeking attention from anyone, and having learning difficulties.

With reference to the description of Lucas above, outline and evaluate research into the effects of institutionalisation.

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Maternal deprivation and institutionalisation Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Maternal deprivation and institutionalisation

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