Which example BEST illustrates a critical period?
A) a child learning to walk
B) a child learning a second language before age 4
C) a human fetus developing fingers and toes between 28 and 54 days in utero
D) a child learning to ride a bike between 5 and 6 years of age

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A critical period is a specific time during development when certain skills or abilities are most easily learned, and the development of fingers and toes in a fetus is a biological process that must occur within a specific timeframe.

Which Example BEST Illustrates a Critical Period