Lifespan Human

18/FA Dev Psych: Lifespan Human Dev (PSY-204-G01)

Reaction Paper #2: Genie

Go through the language development powerpoint, the Genie article and video. Then, in at least 1/2 page and no more than 1 page, answer the following questions:

1. Which areas of language (phonology, semantics, syntax, and/or pragmatics) did Genie have success with?

2. Which area of language (phonology, semantics, syntax, or pragmatics) did Genie struggle with?

3. How could doctors, scientists, and the state have handled her case differently after she was discovered?