Which Example Best Illustrates a Critical Period

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which example best illustrates a critical period?

• A) a child learning to walk
• B) a child learning a second language before age 4
• C) a human fetus developing fingers and toes between 28 and 54 days in utero
• D) a child learning to ride a bike between 5 and 6 years of age

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

A concept in international trade that occurs when one country can produce a good or service more efficiently than another country, using the same amount of resources.

Wheat

A cereal grain that is cultivated worldwide and serves as a staple food for a large portion of the world's population.

Specialization

The practice of focusing resources on the production of specific goods or services to increase efficiency and productivity.

Brownies

A type of chocolate dessert or sweet snack that is typically baked in a pan and cut into squares or rectangles, known for its dense and rich texture.