One month later the mothers returned to the hospital and it was found that more bonding had occurred with the extended contact group than the routine contact group. ... Bowlby (1953) claimed that breaking the maternal bond with the child during early childhood can have serious negative consequences on its emotional, intellectual and social development. ... Genie spent the vast majority of her childhood locked in her room with very little contact with members of her family not allowed to make any sounds. ...

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