Maurer and Lewis (2001) Summarized the Results of Their Long-Term

question 256

Multiple Choice

Maurer and Lewis (2001) summarized the results of their long-term longitudinal study of infants born with congenital cataracts (opaque lens preventing pattern vision) in one or both eyes who therefore suffered some visual deprivation and were then treated. The most devastating impact on later visual processing appears to occur following even short periods of visual deprivation in the first year of life, but the sensitive/critical period for visual deprivation effects extends until about ____________, after that cataracts produce no permanent deficits when vision is restored.

• A)2 years of age
• B)7 years of age
• C)10 years of age
• D)21 years of age