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Romanian Orphans - Coggle Diagram
Romanian Orphans
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1989 regime collapsed - left +100,000 orphans in 600 state-run orphanages
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- investigate effects of institutionalisation on RO
- 165 orphans suffered effects of institutionalisation → 111 adopted before 2, 54 by 4
adoptees tested on regular basis - 4,6,11,15 - cognitive & social development
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- RO lagged behind BK - physically & developmentally
by 4 some RO caught up, RO adopted before 6m true for nearly all
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- LT consequences less severe if kids have opportunity to form attachments
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- question of informed consent
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→ earlier adoption better chance infant will develop emotional, physical & psychological functions