Genie: Secrets of a Wild Child
What did you learn about nature vs. nurture from the Genie reading and videos? Describe how Genie was affected by both. [3–4 paragraphs]
What did you learn about language development from the Genie reading and videos? Describe how it affected her language development. [2–3 paragraphs]
What learning theories were used in educating Genie? Give specific examples. [1–2 paragraphs]
What stage of development is Genie in according to each theorist Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg (support your answer with evidence)? [3–4 paragraphs]
Go to the website American Psychological Association (APA) and review the ethical guidelines.
https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/
Looking at the 10 sections of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, which sections do you think were/were not a violation of ethical treatment to Genie?
Pick two that apply to the case study. Was it an ethical violation? Why or why not? [2–3 paragraphs]
Include relevant topics from the Genie (Secrets of the Wild Child): Critical Thinking Assessment worksheet
Here are the citations to use:
American Psychological Association. (2017, January 1). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/
Cherry, K. (2021, February 26). The story of feral child Genie Wiley. VeryWell Mind.
Garmon, L. (Writer & Director). (1994, October 18). Secret of the Wild Child. (Season 21, Episode 12) [TV series episode]. NOVA. PBS.
McCoy, D. (n.d.). “A wild child” Nova [PowerPoint slides]. Canvas.
