The Case of Genie, a Child Who Lived in Conditions

question 34

Multiple Choice

The case of Genie, a child who lived in conditions of isolation and neglect for more than 11 years:

• A) was of little public or scientific interest.
• B) turned out to be faked.
• C) is difficult to evaluate because her experience affected every aspect of her health and development.
• D) suggests that participation in a normal social environment is essential to the process of language acquisition.

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