Sensitive Periods Refer to the

question 479

Multiple Choice

Sensitive periods refer to the

• A)patterns of physical development from conception to death.
• B)developmental sequence of one's temperament.
• C)years of aging characterized by marked physiological and psychological deterioration.
• D)times when individuals are most susceptible to certain environmental influences.

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