When nine-year-old Jenny was found by social workers in the attic of her family's home,she looked more like a five-year-old physically,was mute,retarded,and emotionally damaged.Jenny most likely experienced
A) too much sensory stimulation.
B) a restricted environment.
C) exposure to carcinogens.
D) a psychological enriched environment.

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Jenny's physical and emotional developmental delays suggest that she was likely kept in a restricted environment, without adequate stimulation or opportunities for social interaction and development. This type of environment can have severe negative consequences on a child's overall development.

When Nine-Year-Old Jenny Was Found by Social Workers in the Attic