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The Case of Genie,a Child Who Lived in Virtual Isolation

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The case of Genie,a child who lived in virtual isolation for a decade,illustrates which important point about the nativist explanation of language development?


A) Language can develop at any stage of growth;the brain is malleable enough to acquire language throughout the life span.
B) Genetic dysphasia results from impoverished environmental conditions.
C) Language can be acquired only within a restricted period of development;after that period,gains in language skills are minimal.
D) Despite isolation from other speakers,language development still occurs,but at a slower rate.

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