A Critical Period Is a Period of Time During Which

question 128

Multiple Choice

A critical period is a period of time during which

• A) children frequently disobey and resist their parents.
• B) children become able to think hypothetically and reason abstractly.
• C) parents frequently show impatience with a child's slowness in becoming toilet trained.
• D) exposure to certain experiences is needed for normal development.

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