Even though learning occurs throughout an individual's lifetime, there are critical periods during which the brain:
A) is particularly efficient at creating neural pathways that facilitate specific kinds of learning.
B) is vulnerable to damage by physical trauma.
C) cannot take in or process new information.
D) none of the above

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During critical periods, the brain is particularly efficient at creating neural pathways that facilitate specific kinds of learning, such as language acquisition in early childhood.

Even Though Learning Occurs Throughout an Individual's Lifetime, There Are