Flashcardizz Video: Genie Wiley

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What was Genie Wiley's real name?

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Susan Wiley

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At what age was Genie Wiley discovered by authorities?

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13 years old

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What was the primary reason for Genie's isolation?

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Her father's mental illness

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Which of the following best describes the conditions of Genie's isolation? Options: She was kept in a dark room with minimal human contact. She was allowed to play outside but not attend school. She was isolated in a basement with her siblings. She was kept in a room with a television and books.

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She was kept in a dark room with minimal human contact.

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What impact did isolation have on Genie's physical development?

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She was underweight and had difficulty walking.

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What was one of the main challenges in teaching Genie language?

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She had missed the critical period for language acquisition.

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Which of the following is a key component of the Behaviorist Theory of language acquisition? Language is learned through imitation and reinforcement. Language is an innate ability. Language develops through social interaction. Language is a cognitive process.

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Language is learned through imitation and reinforcement.

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What was a significant finding from the case study of Genie Wiley?

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There is a critical period for language acquisition.

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Which of the following best describes the ethical concerns raised by Genie's case study? Options: The researchers prioritized Genie's well-being over scientific discovery., Genie was used primarily for research purposes, raising concerns about her welfare., Genie was given full autonomy in her treatment and research participation., The case study was conducted with full consent from Genie.

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Genie was used primarily for research purposes, raising concerns about her welfare.

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What was one of the main goals of the researchers working with Genie?

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To study the process of language acquisition in a deprived environment.