The discovery of Genie and other "wild children" prompted extensive research on language
Acquisition.The findings seemed to conclude that
A)there is not a language acquisition device
B)there is a critical period for learning language
C)these children could not think until they learned to speak
D)abuse causes children to lose their ability to speak

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The findings from research on Genie and other "wild children" suggested that there is a critical period for learning language, meaning that if a child does not learn language within a certain timeframe, their ability to do so may be severely impaired. This conclusion is supported by further research on language acquisition. Option A is not accurate as the concept of a language acquisition device (LAD) remains a prominent idea in linguistics. Option C is also not correct as it is not true that these children could not think until they learned to speak; rather, their ability to express their thoughts and ideas may have been limited due to their lack of exposure to language. Option D is not supported by research and is a simplistic explanation of the complex social, psychological, and neurological factors involved in language acquisition.

The Discovery of Genie and Other "Wild Children" Prompted Extensive