Genie Post-Discussion
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  1. Based on the evidence in the documentary, do you believe that Genie was mentally disabled?
    Yes
    No


  1. Based on the evidence in the documentary, do you believe a critical period for language exists?
    Yes
    No


  1. What evidence from the Genie documentary supports your view in question #2?


  1. Is it ethical for a researcher to simultaneously be a therapist in a case like this?
    Yes
    No


  1. What evidence from the Genie documentary supports your view in question #4?


  1. Do you agree with Chomsky's theory that children have a natural drive to learn language?
    Yes
    No


  1. What evidence from the Genie documentary supports your view in question #6?





Mr. Nisavic
Social Studies Teacher
Alan B. Shepard High School
IL