Los Angeles Mission College



“The Wild Child” Video Questions

Soc 1: Intro to Sociology

Professor Thea Sweo Alvarado

1. What was Genie’s story? Why was she kept in isolation?

2. Why does Genie not talk?

3. When did the discovery of Genie take place?

4. Where was Genie discovered?

5. Why was Genie’s case so interesting to sociologists?

6. Who were the 4 main caseworkers on Genie’s study?

7. What types of studies/experiments were run on Genie?

8. Who were Genie’s caregivers (from her discovery to adulthood)?

9. Noam Chomsky and Eric Lenneberg were two linguists mentioned in the video. What were their theories, or what did they believe about language that was applicable to Genie’s case?

10. Was Genie brain damaged from years of abuse, or was she born with a mental disability? Give evidence to support your answer.

11. What was the basis for the lawsuit filed by Genie’s mom?

12. Where does Genie live today?

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