Times when certain internal and external influences have a major impact on development are called __________
A) fetal periods.
B) critical periods.
C) germinal periods.
D) latency periods.

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Critical periods are times in development when specific environmental or biological factors have a lasting impact on development. These are often times when certain skills or abilities can be more easily developed or certain vulnerabilities may emerge. Fetal, germinal, and latency periods are specific stages of development, but do not necessarily refer to times when specific influences have a major impact.

Times When Certain Internal and External Influences Have a Major