A Critical Period Is a Period of Time During Which

question 128

Multiple Choice

A critical period is a period of time during which

• A) children frequently disobey and resist their parents.
• B) children become able to think hypothetically and reason abstractly.
• C) parents frequently show impatience with a child's slowness in becoming toilet trained.
• D) exposure to certain experiences is needed for normal development.

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Definitions:

Out of Sight

A phrase often referring to something that is not currently visible or present, also used metaphorically to describe something forgotten or not considered.

Phrase

A grouping of words that together express a concept or part of a sentence but does not constitute a complete sentence on its own.

Fifth Sensorimotor Substage

Refers to the fifth stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development in infants, focusing on experimenting and discovering new ways to solve problems.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development stages.