A ________ period begins and ends abruptly at specific ages,and they are the "now or never" times when specific skills must emerge.
A)fetal
B)critical
C)germinal
D)latency

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Critical periods are a developmental period characterized by a sudden increase in sensitivity to environmental stimuli, during which specific skills must emerge for normal development to occur. Critical periods often begin and end abruptly at specific ages, and missing these opportunities can limit future developmental progress.

A ________ Period Begins and Ends Abruptly at Specific Ages,and