Some aspects of development, such as prenatal development and language development, are closely tied to _____ periods, which are periods during which a child is maximally sensitive to environmental influences.
A)germinal
B)critical
C)embryonic
D)fetal

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Critical periods are specific time frames during which certain environmental influences can have a lasting impact on the development of an organism. Prenatal development and language development are examples of processes that are maximally sensitive to environmental influences during critical periods.

Some Aspects of Development, Such as Prenatal Development and Language