Which Example Best Illustrates a Sensitive Period

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which example best illustrates a sensitive period?

• A) a child who is born blind
• B) an egg being fertilized
• C) a fetus developing fingers and toes
• D) a child learning to speak a second language

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Definitions:

Roadside Bomb

An improvised explosive device placed or buried on roadsides and detonated remotely or by proximity to target vehicles or pedestrians.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological disorder caused by exposure to a horrifying event, manifested through recurrent flashbacks, distressing dreams, and intense anxiety.

Liver Failure

A severe loss of liver function due to damage beyond the organ's ability to repair itself, leading to life-threatening complications.

Transplant Waiting

The period during which patients are on a waiting list for organ transplantation due to organ failure or damage.