Critical Periods Have Been Observed for Many Developmental Steps in Brain

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Essay

 Critical periods have been observed for many developmental steps in brain development, from language acquisition to vision. Explain the processes that are believed to end a critical period.

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Definitions:

Temperature Shift

A change in temperature, which can affect the rate, equilibrium, and outcomes of chemical reactions.

Pressure Increases

A condition where the force applied by a fluid per unit area within a physical system grows, influencing the system's behavior.

Volume Decreases

The reduction in the amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

Temperature

A measure of the thermal energy of an environment or substance, often measured in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.