In Developmental Research, A(n) _____________ Period Is an Age Range

question 151

Multiple Choice

In developmental research, a(n) _____________ period is an age range during which specific experiences must take place if normal development is to occur. This is in contrast to a ___________ period, where it is optimal but not necessarily essential for these experiences to occur.

• A)sensitive; critical
• B)critical; receptive
• C)critical; sensitive
• D)explicit; sensitive

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