A critical period is an optimal period during which
A) children frequently disobey and resist their parents.
B) children become able to think hypothetically and reason abstractly.
C) parents frequently show impatience with a child's slowness in becoming toilet trained.
D) exposure to certain experiences is needed for normal development.

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A critical period is a specific time during development when certain experiences are necessary for normal development. If these experiences are missed, the individual may never be able to effectively learn those skills or abilities. It is a unique window of opportunity, after which the skill or ability becomes much harder, if not entirely impossible, to acquire.

A Critical Period Is an Optimal Period During Which