Adam did not learn to read until he was an adolescent.When he did learn to read,it was much harder for him than it was for his peers.If Adam had learned to read during the early and middle childhood years,he would have acquired literacy skills much more efficiently.Adam's difficulty learning to read as an adolescent demonstrates the concept of a(n)"_____ period."
A) critical
B) early
C) late
D) sensitive

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A sensitive period is a time during development when an individual is more receptive to certain types of learning or environmental stimuli, making it easier to acquire certain skills. Adam's difficulty suggests he missed this optimal period for learning to read.

Adam Did Not Learn to Read Until He Was an Adolescent.When