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What is Genie Wiley: The Wild Child about?
Genie was a girl who was severely abused and isolated from the world from ages 1 to 13. She was unable to talk, walk normally, or take care of herself when she was discovered. Researchers were interested in studying Genie to learn about the critical period for language acquisition. Although Genie learned some words and phrases, she was never able to fully acquire language and communicate effectively since the isolation during her early years prevented normal language development. The case of Genie supported
- Author
- Lacey Conde
- Language
- EN