Bobby did not learn to read until he was an adolescent. When he did learn to read, it was much harder for him than it was for his peers. If Bobby had learned to read during the early and middle childhood years, he would have acquired literacy skills much more efficiently. Bobby's difficulty learning to read as an adolescent demonstrates the concept of a(n) "_____ period."
A) critical
B) early
C) late
D) sensitive

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A sensitive period refers to a time in development when an individual is more receptive to certain types of learning or environmental stimuli. Learning to read is typically easier during early and middle childhood, which is considered a sensitive period for acquiring literacy skills.

Bobby Did Not Learn to Read Until He Was an Adolescent