What Does the Case of Genie,an Isolated Child,illustrate

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Multiple Choice

What does the case of Genie,an isolated child,illustrate?

• A) Children who have been isolated can become a part of the mainstream,providing they have proper therapy.
• B) Children who have experienced extreme isolation do not live long enough to reach adulthood.
• C) Children who experience social isolation and neglect may end up permanently mentally challenged in adulthood.
• D) Children who are neglected can be successfully socialized with extensive treatment.

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Definitions:

Erectile Tissue

consists of spongy tissue that can fill with blood and become firm, found in parts of the body such as the penis and clitoris.

Tunica Albuginea

A dense fibrous layer covering the testes or ovaries, providing structural support.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.

Sustentacular Cells

Cells that provide support and nourishment in the seminiferous tubules of the testis and the olfactory epithelium.