Quizizz Video: Genie Wiley

What was Genie Wiley's real name?

• Susan Wiley

• Genie Smith

• Jane Wiley

• Anna Wiley

At what age was Genie Wiley discovered by authorities?

• 10 years old

• 13 years old

• 15 years old

• 17 years old

What was the primary reason for Genie's isolation?

• Her parents' religious beliefs

• Her father's mental illness

• Her mother's physical disability

• Her family's financial issues

Which of the following best describes the conditions of Genie's isolation?

• 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.

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

• She was of average height and weight for her age.

• She was underweight and had difficulty walking.

• She was overweight due to lack of exercise.

• She had normal physical development but poor eyesight.

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

• She was unable to hear.

• She had no interest in learning.

• She had missed the critical period for language acquisition.

• She refused to speak to adults.

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.

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

• Language can be fully acquired at any age.

• Social interaction is not necessary for language development.

• There is a critical period for language acquisition.

• Language development is solely dependent on genetics.

Which of the following best describes the ethical concerns raised by Genie's case study?

• 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.

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

• To prove that language can be learned at any age.

• To understand the effects of isolation on physical health.

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

• To develop new educational methods for children.