The Story of Genie

question 16

Multiple Choice

The story of Genie

• A) shows the effects of teaching ASL to young children.
• B) provides evidence for the existence of a LAD.
• C) proves that language acquisition is genetically determined and not dependent upon environment.
• D) supports the hypothesis that there are sensitive periods for learning language.

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Definitions:

End of Life

A phase that refers to the period during which an individual is living with, and impaired by, an eventually fatal condition, focusing on care, ethical, legal, and personal considerations.

Self-Transcendence

The process of surpassing one’s own limitations and experiencing a greater sense of purpose or connectedness.

Self-Organization

The ability of a system, especially a living organism, to regulate and maintain its structure and function without external guidance.

Living Systems

The concept that organisms and their environmental systems are interconnected, dynamic, and complex, maintaining life through continuous exchange and adaptation.