Which Example Best Illustrates a Sensitive Period

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which example best illustrates a sensitive period?

• A) a child being born blind
• B) an egg being fertilized
• C) a fetus developing fingers and toes
• D) a child learning to speak a second language

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Definitions:

Reaction Speed

The rate at which a chemical reaction proceeds, often measured in terms of concentration change per unit time.

Personal Construct Theory

A psychological theory developed by George Kelly, proposing that individuals use personal constructs (bipolar mental templates) to understand and interpret events and relationships in their life.

Kelly's Theory

A psychological theory developed by George Kelly, emphasizing personal constructs as the primary way individuals understand the world.

Psychosocial Stages

Refers to Erik Erikson's theory which outlines eight stages of psychological development that individuals pass through from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a different psychological challenge or conflict.