Some Aspects of Development, Such as Prenatal Development and Language

question 99

Multiple Choice

Some aspects of development, such as prenatal development and language development, are closely tied to _____ which are periods during which a child is maximally sensitive to environmental influences.

• A)germinal periods
• B)critical periods
• C)embryonic periods
• D)fetal periods

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Definitions:

Procedures of the Study

Descriptions of the specific methods and steps taken by researchers to collect, analyze, and report their findings.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study or experiment, contributing data through their actions, responses, or experiences.

Pretest to Posttest Scores

The comparison of scores on a particular assessment before and after a specific intervention or period of time.

Nonequivalent Groups

In quasi-experimental designs, groups of participants that are compared but are not identical in terms of key characteristics because of the lack of random assignment.