Hubel and Wiesel's research with vision in kittens demonstrated that experience has _________ effects on the organization of the visual cortex _________.
A) no; during the critical period
B) substantial; during the critical period
C) substantial; throughout life
D) no; throughout life

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Hubel and Wiesel's research showed that experience during the critical period, a time when the brain is more plastic or adaptable, had substantial effects on the organization of the visual cortex. Specifically, they found that depriving kittens of visual experience during the critical period resulted in significant impairments in their vision. However, experience-dependent plasticity is not limited to the critical period and can occur throughout life, although to a lesser extent.

Hubel and Wiesel's Research with Vision in Kittens Demonstrated That