In an experiment demonstrating the critical period, an eye patch was placed for a prolonged period of time over the eye of a kitten or the eye of an adult cat. What did this study find?

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The study found that the visual cortex was impaired in the kitten but not in the adult cat, demonstrating the critical period for visual development. If the eye of a kitten is covered during this critical period, the neural connections necessary for vision do not develop properly, leading to permanent deficits in vision. This effect is not observed in adult cats, indicating the importance of sensory experience during early developmental stages for proper brain development.

In an Experiment Demonstrating the Critical Period, an Eye Patch