AVID Quiz - Genie Wiley, Feral Child

How old was Genie when she was discovered in her home?
A. Between 13 and 14 B. Between 14 and 15 C. Between 12 and 13 D. Between 11 and 12
Which of the following were not found in Genie's room with her?
A. A chickenwire cage B. A potty-training chair C. Baby food D. A television
Who took care of Genie after her discovery?
A. The police B. Her extended family C. The government D. A group of scientists
What ability did Genie not develop as a child, and might have missed her chance to do so?
A. Potty training B. Curiosity C. Language formulation D. Sense of Hearing
Genie helped study which of the following child developmental phenomena?
A. Schema Formation B. Zone of Proximal Development C. Critical Periods D. Constructivism
What eventually happened to Genie?
A. She never learned language formulation B. She never saw her mother again C. She was allowed to live with her psychologist D. All of these
Where is Genie today?
A. She lives in a state facility in Los Angeles B. She lives with her mother C. She died of illness in 1995 D. She is married with children in Arizona

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AVID Quiz - Genie Wiley, Feral Child (Answer Key)

How old was Genie when she was discovered in her home?
A. Between 13 and 14 B. Between 14 and 15 C. Between 12 and 13 D. Between 11 and 12
Which of the following were not found in Genie's room with her?
A. A chickenwire cage B. A potty-training chair C. Baby food D. A television
Who took care of Genie after her discovery?
A. The police B. Her extended family C. The government D. A group of scientists
What ability did Genie not develop as a child, and might have missed her chance to do so?
A. Potty training B. Curiosity C. Language formulation D. Sense of Hearing
Genie helped study which of the following child developmental phenomena?
A. Schema Formation B. Zone of Proximal Development C. Critical Periods D. Constructivism
What eventually happened to Genie?
A. She never learned language formulation B. She never saw her mother again C. She was allowed to live with her psychologist D. All of these
Where is Genie today?
A. She lives in a state facility in Los Angeles B. She lives with her mother C. She died of illness in 1995 D. She is married with children in Arizona

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