The Stage That Marks the Transition Between Late Childhood and the Beginning

question 73

Multiple Choice

The stage that marks the transition between late childhood and the beginning of adulthood is called:

• A)adolescence.
• B)middle age.
• C)egocentrism.
• D)centration.

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Definitions:

Critical Period

A specific time in development when certain skills or abilities are most easily learned.

Prenatal Development

The course of development and growth in the womb, from conception through to birth.

Pesticide Exposure

Contact or absorption of chemical substances used to eliminate pests, which can pose health risks to humans and the environment.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the brain is particularly receptive to acquiring certain types of information, with exposures during these times having a pronounced impact on brain structure and development.