Write a 400 word essay about Genie’s language development
Your textbook discusses language as “the endpoint of infancy” and presents two theories that account for language acquisition: LAD and behavioral reinforcement. While it is rare, occasionally psychologists work on case studies that can help us to answer the question of language development. Genie is one of these case studies.
In this assignment read the article, “Genie The Story of the Wild Child https://www.verywellmind.com/genie-the-story-of-the-wild-child-2795241 (Links to an external site.)” (opens in a new window), about a real-life child named Genie who was deprived of human contact until 13 years of age:
Part 1
After reading the article, write a 400 word essay about Genie’s language development. Specifically address the following in your essay:
What is your reaction to this case study?
Do you think the LAD theory or behavioral reinforcement theory is more accurate based on this case study? Why? Please use specific examples/material from the case to support your thoughts.
How could the social-interactional view help us to understand Genie’s language development?
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