Genie Curtiss 1977

• What are the physical, cognitive, and emotional effects of privation?

  Severe lack of development in all areas
• What was the care situation of Genie after her discovery?

  • Found at age 13
  • Kept in a dark room
  • Strapped to a child's toilet or cot
  • No interaction with others
• At what age was Genie discovered?

  13 years old
• What was the condition of Genie when she was found?

  She weighed 27 kg, like a 6/7 year old
• What was Genie's cognitive and emotional development like?

  Severely delayed and lacking
• Did Genie experience malnourishment?

  Yes she was malnourished
• What was Genie's ability to talk when she was found?

  She never learned to talk properly
• How old did Genie live to be?

  40 years old
• What were the circumstances of the Czech twins' case?

  • Study by Koluchova in 1976
  • Details not provided in the material
• How did Genie's father contribute to her privation?

  He prevented her from speaking and socializing
• What was the impact of Genie's isolation on her development?

  Led to severe cognitive and emotional delays