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Video Analysis: Genie's Socialization

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Genie’s socialization lacked due to her being isolated until she was 12 years of age. She grew up with virtually no human contact. She was kept tied to a potty chair with little to no visual or vocal stimulation of. As we read in this week’s assignment socialization makes up a large part of who we are. We learn from many different people and situations, and Genie was restricted from these things during her formative years. She had no mental development through stimulation. Genie was not able to go through life courses, for example, she did not go through stages such as progressing from a toddler to kindergartener. Genie essentially was stuck at infant for most of her young life. She did not have that social interaction that is required to develop. She was not exposed to socialization and was unaware of how to behave in society or certain social settings. When she was found, she constantly spat, sniffed, crawled and barely spoke or made noises. One thing in particular, which is taught to when young is playing games, it helps you adapt to others in social settings. She was deprived of this as well. …show more content…

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