Chapter 4. Wild and isolated children and the critical age issue for language learning

What primary challenge did Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard face while trying to teach Victor language?

Which of the following describes the primary method Itard first employed to teach Victor language?

What did Victor learn to spell successfully?

What approach did Itard shift to after facing challenges in teaching Victor speech?

What is a significant ethical constraint regarding research into language development?

Which type of children provides unique insights into language development due to their lack of interaction?

In what year was Victor, the Wild Boy of Aveyron, discovered?

What was one of Victor's primary forms of communication before he received education?

What was one of the significant abilities demonstrated by Victor after his educational program?

What was a primary reason for Genie's underdevelopment when discovered?

What key breakthrough did Helen Keller experience while learning language?

Which method did Anne Sullivan use to teach Helen Keller language?

What was the outcome of Genie's language development in terms of proficiency?

What was an early sign of communication for Helen Keller before formal instruction?

At what age did Isabelle begin to acquire language effectively after intervention?

What was Chelsea's primary challenge in acquiring language after age 32?

What cognitive abilities did Genie exhibit upon receiving care after her rescue?

What was Victor's ultimate outcome in terms of speech development?

What significant milestone did Helen Keller achieve in terms of education?

How did Isabelle's exposure to language at a young age affect her language acquisition?

What can be inferred about the critical period for language acquisition from these cases?

What kind of communication did Genie primarily rely on after her rescue?

What age did Oxana Malaya begin living with dogs?

What language development advantage did Edik have over Oxana?

What critical period for language exposure is suggested by the content?

Why did Genie not progress significantly in language development?

What notable achievement did Helen Keller accomplish?

What factor contributed to Isabelle and Helen's success in language acquisition compared to others?

What did research show about the relationship between age of exposure and language skills?

What challenges did Chelsea face regarding her language abilities?

What is one major factor affecting Edik's recovery following his rescue?

What psychological factor impacted Genie’s ability to learn language?

What behavioral characteristic did both Oxana and Edik exhibit?

What was a common factor in the cases of Genie and Chelsea regarding their language exposure?

Which factor greatly influenced Isabelle's rapid language acquisition?

What outcome did Oxana experience into adulthood?

What was a key aspect of Genie's language acquisition experience?

What did researchers conclude about the innate ability to learn language based on cases of isolated children?

Which factor contributed significantly to Isabelle's success in language acquisition?

Which statement accurately reflects the Critical Period Hypothesis?

Which child demonstrated normal language ability after receiving timely intervention?

What was a unique aspect of Victor's case in language research?

What was one significant outcome of research on the cases of wild and isolated children?

What major limitation did researchers identify regarding Genie's language development?

What was the primary reason for ethical constraints on research involving language acquisition?

Which statement about Isabelle is accurate?

What were the common outcomes for children who received language exposure after the critical period?

What factor contributed to Genie's challenges in acquiring language?

What was a notable achievement of Helen Keller?

Which behavioral characteristic did Oxana retain after her intervention?

What describes the cases of Victor and Genie?

What does the term 'critical period' refer to in language learning?

Which child was isolated by her father and raised under neglect?

Which statement is true about Anne Sullivan?

What innovative teaching method did Anne Sullivan use to assist Helen Keller?

What factor is considered crucial for Helen Keller's success in learning to communicate?

What differentiates Isabelle and Helen Keller from Genie and Chelsea in terms of language acquisition?

What was a significant challenge faced by Chelsea when she started learning language at age 32?

What primary characteristic defines 'wild' or 'feral' children?

Why was Victor's language learning particularly problematic?

What was a notable outcome for Oxana after her language development intervention?

Which statement reflects the Critical Period Hypothesis regarding language acquisition?

What impact did age have on Genie and Chelsea's ability to acquire language?

What was a unique behavior exhibited by Edik after being rescued?

What primary obstacle did Chelsea encounter beyond vocabulary acquisition?

What was the outcome of Genie's attempts at language development?

Which language learning factor significantly affected Isabelle's language acquisition speed?

What was a common experience for both Genie and Chelsea regarding their language exposure?