A time window in which certain influences are necessary for appropriate brain development is called a(n) _________ period. A time window in which the brain is susceptible to certain influences is called a(n) _________.
A) critical; sensitive period
B) critical; critical period as well
C) sensitive; sensitive period as well
D) sensitive; critical period

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The first blank requires a term that refers to a specific time period in which certain influences are necessary for appropriate brain development. This is called a critical period. The second blank requires a term that refers to a specific time period in which the brain is susceptible to certain influences. This is called a sensitive period. Therefore, the best choice is A.

A Time Window in Which Certain Influences Are Necessary for Appropriate