In the 1970s, a 13-year-old girl was found locked up in a room, strapped to a potty chair. Since she had grown up in a world without human speech, researchers studied Genie's ability to acquire words, grammar, and pronunciation. This type of research is called a:

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The research on Genie fits the description of a case study, which involves in-depth analysis of a single individual or group. The study focused on Genie's abilities to acquire language after growing up without exposure to it, making it a unique and specific case. Representative sample involves randomly selecting participants from a larger population, naturalistic observation involves observing individuals in their natural environment, and single-blind study involves participants being unaware of whether they are receiving the treatment or the control.

In the 1970s, a 13-Year-Old Girl Was Found Locked Up