Nature Vs Nurture Debate

Nature Vs Nurture
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Institution
Nature Vs Nurture
The Genie Wiley/Wild Child video reveals that nurture has a significant impact on how an individual behaves and their development. The child in the video did not develop like an average child, and this is a reason why she did not behave like other children. Based on the video, she was isolated since no one talked with her. She was locked in her room for over 13 years. She did not develop normally like other children since she was not treated appropriately. Since she did not have an opportunity to interact with others, this led to developmental issues. For instance, Genie did not talk with others, and this was why she could not speak properly. This means that communication or language is part of nurture rather than nature.
A common issue that arose after Genie was saved from isolation were questions on whether she would be able to learn. It was a rare case, and she was regarded as a newborn even though she was over 13 years since she could not speak and only managed to mumble incomprehensible words like a toddler. The doctors and researchers believed that exposing her to new experiences in the world was essential ...