A child psychologist is assessing Toby, a 6-year-old boy who spent his first 14 months in an understaffed overseas institution before being adopted. Toby displays highly attention-seeking behaviour, is equally friendly and clingy with familiar caregivers and complete strangers, and is currently showing significant cognitive and physical developmental delays.
With reference to psychological research, describe and explain the effects of institutionalisation shown by Toby.
34 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Maternal deprivation and institutionalisation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.