Critical periods suggest that:
A)personality is altered by relationships and experiences during life.
B)there are at least some definite periods or "stages" in development.
C)personality is generally stable over the life span.
D)development is gradual and continuous, without definite stages.

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Critical periods suggest that there are specific periods or stages in development that are crucial for certain aspects of development to occur properly. This idea supports the concept of developmental stages, which is represented by choice B. It does not necessarily indicate anything about personality development or the continuity of development, as suggested in choices A, C, and D.

Critical Periods Suggest That