Warren Was 7 and Javier Was 15 When They Were

question 99

Multiple Choice

Warren was 7 and Javier was 15 when they were discovered by authorities. They had survived horrendous neglect by their parents. Both were kept isolated, and neither ever heard speech. What might one predict regarding the language-acquisition capabilities of Warren on the one hand and Javier on the other?

• A) Both Warren and Javier may develop normal language capabilities.
• B) Javier may successfully acquire language. Warren is unlikely to develop normal language capabilities.
• C) Warren may successfully acquire language. Javier is unlikely to develop normal language capabilities.
• D) Neither Warren nor Javier is unlikely ever to develop normal language capabilities.

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