The "sensitive period" for language refers to:
A)a period of time in our ancestral past when language first evolved.
B)a period of time during gestation when the language areas of the brain develop.
C)a time during young adulthood when accents can be reformed.
D)a time during childhood when children are especially wired to learn language.

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The "sensitive period" for language refers to a time during childhood when children are especially wired to learn language. This is when the brain is most receptive to linguistic input and able to develop language skills quickly and effortlessly. After this period, language acquisition becomes much more difficult and may require conscious effort and practice.

The "Sensitive Period" for Language Refers To