To what extent are the effects of privation irreversible and permanent?
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Developmental Psychology To what extent are the effects of privation irreversible and permanent? (18 marks) Privation occurs when a child has not experienced any development either cognitively, socially or emotionally, where no bond has occurred with another person. There have been a number of studies into privation which had led to many theories being suggested, there have also been a number of case studies into privation. First of all, Bowlby carried out as study known as "the 44 thieves" (1953), this study aimed to find the effects of long term deprivation on children, deprivation is were a bond has developed and has then been disrupted, the effects of this can be temporary or permanent. From this he was able to conclude that the 44 thieve showed no remorse for their actions, where as the 44 participant from his child advice clinics did, although they had committed no crimes Bowlby described...

