It is a common observation that when families move to a new culture, children master the new language more quickly and thoroughly than parents. A psychological argument consistent with this observation is:
A) the notion of a "sensitive period" for the acquisition of language across the lifespan
B) that the overlearning of one cognitive skill inhibits the learning of others
C) that across languages, mastery of one grammar makes it difficult to learn another grammar
D) that children learn language from peers, not from parents

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The notion of a "sensitive period" for the acquisition of language across the lifespan suggests that there is a specific period in childhood when language acquisition is most efficient and effective. Children who are exposed to a new language during this sensitive period may more quickly and thoroughly master the language than adults who are exposed to the same language at a later stage of development. This could explain why children in a family that moves to a new culture may become more proficient in the new language than their parents.

It Is a Common Observation That When Families Move to a New