The Case Study of Genie, an Individual Who Grew Up

question 57

Multiple Choice

The case study of Genie, an individual who grew up in extreme isolation, demonstrates that ______.

• A)people lose their speech learning abilities by the time they reach adolescence, unless they are stimulated early in life
• B)speech learning ability is more or less unchanged throughout one's lifespan
• C)speech learning is effectively impossible for someone whose early development took place in isolation
• D)early development is crucial for speech learning, but some speech learning abilities persist into later life

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Definitions:

Headquarters

The main office or center of operations of a company or organization, where key decisions are made and administrative functions are conducted.

Media Choice

The selection of a means of communication or the medium through which a message or content is delivered.

Communication

The process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups, typically for mutual understanding or cooperation.

Censorship

The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc., that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.