Which of the Following Illustrates the Concepts of Critical Period

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the concepts of critical period or sensitive period?

• A) A 3-month-old infant cries when a new babysitter arrives.
• B) The period from 6 to 12 months of age is the important time for infants to start eating solid foods.
• C) In the months after birth, infants need to experience certain types of stimulation or experiences in order for their nervous systems to develop normally and completely.
• D) A 10-month-old infant cries when he is not allowed to throw food on the floor.

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Definitions:

Data Analysis

The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data with the objective of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.

Organizing Results

refers to the process of systematically arranging data or findings in a study or experiment for analysis and presentation.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable being tested and measured in an experiment, which is influenced by the independent variable.