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CROSS, David R.  y  PURVIS, Karyn B.. Is maternal deprivation the root of all evil?. Av. Psicol. Latinoam. [online]. 2008, vol.26, n.1, pp.66-81. ISSN 1794-4724.

In this paper we seriously entertain the question, “Is maternal deprivation the root of all evil?”  Our consideration of this question is broken down into three parts. In the first part, we discuss the nature of evil, focusing in particular on the legal concept of depravity. In the second part, we discuss the nurture of evil, focusing in particular on the common developmental trajectory seen in those who are depraved. In the third part, we discuss the roots of evil, focusing in particular on the animal and human research regarding maternal deprivation. Our conclusion is that maternal deprivation may actually be the root of all evil, but only because depraved individuals have been deprived of normative maternal care, which is the cradle of our humanity.

Palabras clave : maternal deprivation; evil; depravity; development; parenting.

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