An experiment in which a kitten is placed in an environment with only vertical lines for a period of time and then has difficulty moving about an environment with only horizontal lines demonstrates ______________.

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This experiment demonstrates the importance of a critical period, as the kitten's exposure to only vertical lines during its development resulted in difficulty navigating an environment with only horizontal lines later in life. This suggests that there is a window of time during development in which certain experiences are necessary for proper development.

An Experiment in Which a Kitten Is Placed in an Environment