A critical period of development is defined as a:
a. window of opportunity for a specific area of development.
b. period of time in which minimal growth and development occurs.
c. period of time in which trauma occurs to the individual, significantly impeding development. d. period of adjustment to a disability.
Question 2
If a child receives little stimulation during early childhood:
a. synapses will sprout but the brain will make few connections.
b. synapses will not sprout and the brain will not make connections. c. synapses will not sprout and the brain will make connections.
d. synapses will sprout but the brain can't use them to make connections.