The Text Reports the Case of a Girl Named Genie,who

question 105

Multiple Choice

The text reports the case of a girl named Genie,who was exposed to virtually no language from the age of 20 months until the age of 13.In what way does Genie's case offer support for the notion of a critical period in language acquisition?

• A) With intensive instruction,Genie acquired a sizeable vocabulary after the age of 13;moreover,she eventually mastered the rules of syntax.
• B) Even with intensive instruction,Genie acquired only a very small vocabulary after the age of 13;furthermore,she never mastered the complexities of language.
• C) Once she was no longer isolated,Genie acquired a sizeable vocabulary and eventually mastered the rules of syntax,even without intensive formal instruction.
• D) Genie's case is irrelevant to the notion of a critical period.

Assess how personal and societal norms influence perceptions of sexual normality and abnormality.

Distinguish between cultural and biological influences on sexual orientation and behavior.

Understand the spectrum and definitions of sexual behaviors and orientations.

Recognize the impact of excessive pornography on individuals and relationships.

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Definitions:

Grammatical Structure

The arrangement and relationships of words in a sentence to convey meaning according to the rules of grammar.

Convey Information

The process of communicating or transmitting knowledge, facts, or data from one person or entity to another.

Language

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, involving the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

Spoken Forms

Varieties or styles of speech or oral communication, as opposed to written forms.