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What are the differences between the cognitive development of Oxana and that of a child under “normal” upbringing.

What are the differences between the cognitive development of Oxana and that of a child under “normal” upbringing.

Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134477961
Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
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What are the differences between the cognitive development of Oxana and that of a child under “normal” upbringing.
Oxana Malaya is a Ukrainian woman who, as a child, was severely neglected by her alcoholic parents. She was born as a normal baby, but at the age three, her parents started neglecting her and she began to seek comfort in the presence of the dogs that lived in their house. The dogs then stood in as foster parents for Oxana. As a result, Oxana adopted dog- like behaviors, running on the ground on all fours, ate like a dog, and bathed like a dog. She also couldn't talk and lacked basic human communication skills. She was eventually rescued at age seven. After intensive rehabilitation, she was able to adjust to a normal life as an adult, finding work at a farm and even getting into a romantic relationship. However, her intellectual capacity remains impaired, and according to her doctors, it is unlikely she will be able to completely be rehabilitated into a "normal" society.
Transcribed Image Text:Oxana Malaya is a Ukrainian woman who, as a child, was severely neglected by her alcoholic parents. She was born as a normal baby, but at the age three, her parents started neglecting her and she began to seek comfort in the presence of the dogs that lived in their house. The dogs then stood in as foster parents for Oxana. As a result, Oxana adopted dog- like behaviors, running on the ground on all fours, ate like a dog, and bathed like a dog. She also couldn't talk and lacked basic human communication skills. She was eventually rescued at age seven. After intensive rehabilitation, she was able to adjust to a normal life as an adult, finding work at a farm and even getting into a romantic relationship. However, her intellectual capacity remains impaired, and according to her doctors, it is unlikely she will be able to completely be rehabilitated into a "normal" society.
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