Define a Critical Period and a Sensitive Period

question 31

Essay

Define a critical period and a sensitive period. Explain the difference between the two periods, and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and a constant sense of urgency.

Heart Disease

A general term for a range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects.

Personality Characteristic

Traits or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character and influence behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

General Adaptation Syndrome

Hans Selye's theory detailing the body's immediate and prolonged response to stress, which includes a series of three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.