Which Example Best Illustrates a Critical Period

question 176

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 fetus developing fingers and toes between 28 and 54 days after conception
• D) a child learning to ride a bike between 5 and 6 years of age

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