Research on Infant Brain Development Shows That Some Brain Functions

question 150

Multiple Choice

Research on infant brain development shows that some brain functions, such as motor coordination and sensory acuity, are most able to develop during key periods of infancy although later experience is still able to refine these brain functions.This is called a

• A)discontinuous change.
• B)continuous change.
• C)sensitive period.
• D)critical period.

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Single-index Model

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