How do psychologists use Genie′s case to understand language acquisition and brain development in childhood and adolescence? Write two paragraphs to describe Genie’s life story. Introduce her to the reader. (How was she raised? For how long? What happened to her after she was found? Who worked with her? What did they do? What happened to her? Where is she now?) Write one paragraph to explain why Genie’s case so scientifically important. (Hint: Think of brain development, critical period, and language acquisition.) Describe Genie’s progress with language. What did she develop? What did she not develop? Why did she not develop normal language? (Hint: Look back at ch. 5 about language development.) Write one or two paragraphs relating her situation to developmental psychology. This should be more academic and not just opinion. Be thoughtful and incorporate knowledge (and citations) from class. OVERALL 7-8 PARAGRAPHS
