Observers of Anna and other cases of isolated children discovered that being deprived of social interaction during one's formative years
A) lengthens life expectancy.
B) decreases IQ.
C) deprives individuals of their humanness.
D) all of the above.

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The deprivation of social interaction during formative years leads to the deprivation of essential human qualities such as language and communication skills, emotional development, and social behavior. Hence, isolated children are deprived of their humanness. The other options, such as lengthening life expectancy or decreasing IQ, are not supported by research findings.

Observers of Anna and Other Cases of Isolated Children Discovered