The Textbook Describes a Case Study of a Young Girl

Multiple Choice

The textbook describes a case study of a young girl named Genie who was isolated and severely abused.Because her parents never communicated with her in words,Genie lacked exposure to language during her early childhood years.Although she was able to make some language advances while in extensive rehabilitation,as an adult Genie still speaks in short mangled two- or three-word sentences.This case study suggests that language development _____.

A) can occur rapidly in adulthood, despite childhood deficiencies
B) is entirely shaped by biology and genetics
C) is influenced by the environment
D) ceases during adulthood