Genie, a 14-Year-Old Child, Was Abused All Her Life and Never

question 67

Multiple Choice

Genie, a 14-year-old child, was abused all her life and never exposed to language. What is the primary reason for her inability to develop proper language?

• A) Genie was severely abused.
• B) Genie was past puberty when first exposed to language.
• C) Genie was born with a lower-than-normal IQ.
• D) Genie's parents could neither speak nor hear.

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Definitions:

Fetal Period

The stage of human development that begins at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy and continues until birth, characterized by rapid growth and development of bodily structures.

Embryonic Period

A critical phase in development, occurring from fertilization to the end of the eighth week, when the major organs and structures begin to form.

Gestation

The process of fetal development in the womb, from conception to birth, typically lasting around nine months in humans.

Womb

The organ in female mammals in which the embryo or fetus develops until birth; also known as the uterus.