Wild Child Genie

Using Piaget, Kohlberg, and Erikson’s theories of development, explain which developmental stages and milestones Genie reached. Cite specific examples of Genie’s behavior to support your answers. (Refer Unit IX and cheat sheet)

What types of attachments had Genie formed before entering the care of children’s hospital? What types of attachments did she form in the years that followed? (refer to notes & Module 48)

Does the Genie case support or contradict the critical period hypothesis of language development? Explain. (refer to notes from video and Module 48)

Was Genie treated ethically? If you were in charge of Genie’s case, how would you have balanced research and therapy? Cite specific examples to support your answer