Problem
What, if anything, could have been done differently so that science and the stability and welfare of Genie could have been served? What would have been the ideal combination of treatment, therapy and research for Genie? Be specific.
Mead's Theory of Development of the self & Role Taking.
Using George Herbert Mead's Theory of Development of the Self and Role Taking,
• What stage of social development was Genie in when she was found at 13?
• Since Genie was 13 years old and living in an advanced society (Los Angeles), which stage should she have been in?
• Describe each of the developmental stages. Stages: Preparatory/Imitation Stage; Play Stage; Game Stage; and Generalized Other Stage.