Which Best Describes the Concept of Sensitive Periods in Relation

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the concept of sensitive periods in relation to brain development?

• A) There are times in development when then the brain expects to develop certain skills.
• B) There are times in development when the brain is most susceptible to experiences.
• C) The brain is more susceptible to certain experiences than others across development.
• D) The brain is hard-wired to learn particular skills.
• E) The brain is no longer thought of as being hard-wired for brain growth.

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