10 Questions
What was Genie's living condition like for most of her life?
Locked in a room and tied to a potty chair
How long was Genie left alone without anyone to talk to?
More than ten years
Why was Genie taken to Children's Hospital in Los Angeles?
To be studied by doctors and scientists
What important idea about nurturing environments was Genie about to test?
Nurturing environments could undo past traumas
Why did Susan Curtiss join the team working with Genie?
She was interested in language acquisition
What was the main reason 'Genie' was described as a wild child?
She was raised in isolation with minimal human contact.
What did the social worker discover about 'Genie' two weeks ago?
She was still wearing diapers.
Why was 'Genie' barely able to walk or talk?
She was raised in isolation and never socialized.
What controversial efforts were made to unlock the 'Secret of the Wild Child' according to NOVA?
Conducting psychological experiments
Why were the elderly parents of 'Genie' charged with child abuse?
For keeping her isolated and not teaching her to talk
Discover the shocking and heartbreaking story of a girl known as 'Genie', who spent her childhood locked in a bedroom in isolation. Explore the efforts to rehabilitate Genie as she transitions into society with never-before-seen footage.
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