Genie was a child who suffered extreme abuse and neglect, which resulted in her not fully developing language skills. Her case became significant in the study of language acquisition and critical periods.

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Who Was Genie

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Who was Genie ?

A) A teenage girl who was among the first diagnosed with language disabilities
B) A child who survived years of abuse and neglect as a child and never fully developed language skills
C) A young teenager with a walking disability that limited her independence
D) A mother who emotionally abused her child due to behavior and socio-economic challenges
E) A child who suffered a brain injury that limited her ability to produce speech sounds

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