A critical period is a time when
A) an organism is most likely to be influenced by a specific event.
B) a person faces a developmental transition.
C) development is taking place most rapidly.
D) development slows down for a period of time.

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A critical period is a specific phase in an organism's development during which it is most sensitive to certain environmental stimuli. This means that during this time, the organism is most likely to be influenced by specific events.

A Critical Period Is a Time When