Sensitive Periods Are Times in an Organism's Development When

question 17

Multiple Choice

Sensitive periods are times in an organism's development when:

• A) a particular experience (or lack of it) has a more pronounced effect on development.
• B) certain events must occur for development to proceed normally.
• C) great emotional growth occurs.
• D) a particular experience has an all-or-nothing effect on development.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Problems

difficulties or impairments in mental processes such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning.

Language Delay

A type of developmental delay where a child is significantly behind their peers in the acquisition of language skills, including speaking, understanding, or both.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by levels of inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that are not appropriate for a person's age.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.