Genie, the feral child
Describe in what fashion Genie has been raised .
What was unusual about her brain activity when it was measured?
What type of language developed in Genie?
Apply your theories of language development. Which theory do you think best describes how Genie developed (or did not develop) language. Which seems the least accurate?
What role did nature and nurture play in Genie’s development? Which do you think had a great role in Genie’s development?