The presence or absence of particular environmental influences during the __________ period is likely to produce permanent, irreversible consequences.

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Contrasted with a sensitive period, the critical period is one in which the presence or absence of particular kinds of environmental influences will produce permanent, irreversible consequences. The critical period represents the time in development when a particular event has the greatest consequence to the developing individual.

The Presence or Absence of Particular Environmental Influences During the __________