Romanian Orphan Studies

The main focus of the Romanian orphan studies was:

• the impact of early institutionalization on child development

• the economic conditions in Romania

• the political history of Romania

• the cultural traditions of Romanian families

What was the aim of the English and Romanian adoptee (ERA) study conducted by Rutter et al.?

• To investigate the long-term effects of early severe deprivation on child development

• To study the impact of bilingual education on cognitive development

• To analyze the genetic factors influencing intelligence

• To examine the role of nutrition in early childhood development

What was the mean IQ of children adopted before the age of six months according to Rutter et al.'s findings?

• 100

• 102

• 120

• 130

What attachment style did children adopted after six months show signs of, according to Rutter et al.'s research?

• Secure attachment

• Disinhibited attachment

• Disorganized attachment

• Avoidant attachment

What was the procedure used by Zeanah et al. in their research on Romanian children?

• A longitudinal study

• A cross-sectional study

• An experimental study

• A case-control study

The aim of the English and Romanian adoptee (ERA) study conducted by Michael Rutter and colleagues was to investigate:

• the effects of early severe deprivation on later development.

• the impact of language acquisition in early childhood.

• the role of genetics in intelligence.

• the influence of peer relationships on social skills.

According to Rutter et al.'s research, what was the mean IQ of children adopted between six months and two years?

In Rutter et al.'s study, what attachment style was commonly observed in children adopted after six months?

What percentage of the control group in Zeanah et al.'s research was classified as securely attached in the Strange Situation?

Disinhibited attachment is a concept described in the effects of institutionalisation. Which of the following best explains this concept?

• A lack of close, confiding relationships and indiscriminate friendliness towards strangers.

• A strong attachment to a single caregiver, often leading to separation anxiety.

• An inability to form any attachments due to prolonged institutionalisation.

• A preference for solitary activities and avoidance of social interactions.