PART 1: Review "Genie: Secret of the Wild Child" after carefully reading the directions below.
The documentary, "Genie: Secret of the Wild Child," is a case study of someone who has not been allowed to develop normally. Describe at least 12 (twelve) examples of Genie's abnormal development and compare her abnormal development to normal physical, cognitive, personal, and social development for a child her age. Cite the concepts/theories that you are using in your comparisons. Carefully read the grading criteria in the Scoring Guide below for more guidance.Organize/Label the paper so it's evident that you address each part of the assignment.
The essay should meet the following specifications:
- 4 - 5 pg in length
- Thoroughly describes twelve (12) or more examples of Genie's abnormal development.
- Accurately describes how Genie's abnormal development compares to normal development.
- Correctly compares Genie's developmental abnormalities to two or more theories/concepts that describe normal physical development.
- Correctly compares Genie's developmental abnormalities to two or more theories/concepts that describe normal cognitive development.
- Correctly compares Genie's developmental abnormalities to two or more theories/concepts that describe normal personal development.
- Correctly compares Genie's developmental abnormalities to two or more theories/concepts that describe normal social development.
PART 2: Compare and contrast the psychometric approach, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, and Sternberg's triarchic theory. As you analyze their differences and similarities of these theories, decide which theory best describes human intelligence. Defend your position.
PART 3: Based on what you have learned in this and in previous chapters about memory, problem solving, and language skills, how would you teach older adult students versus students of traditional college age? Be sure to include how achievement motivation affects adults in your answer.