Thirteen year old "Genie" was raised in isolation by neglectful parents. What did "Genie's" experience teach sociologists about child raised in isolation?
A) Progress is possible but a child can never fully recover from that experience.
B) As long as children are loved at some point, they will do fine.
C) Progress is not possible once a child has spent 13 years in isolation.
D) It takes very special people to properly socialize a child like Genie.

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"Genie's" experience taught sociologists that progress is possible, but a child can never fully recover from that experience. Despite receiving intensive therapy and education, "Genie" still experienced significant social, emotional, and cognitive challenges throughout her life. However, her case did lead to important insights into the critical period for language acquisition and the effects of social isolation on child development.

Thirteen Year Old "Genie" Was Raised in Isolation by Neglectful