The difference between a critical period and a sensitive period is that with a critical period ___; with a sensitive period ___.
A) the brain is at a stage where it is the most malleable; the brain is less malleable but with the right environmental stimulation it can be more malleable
B) the environmental stimulation must occur at a specific time window or else the ability never develops; it is possible to acquire the ability outside of the time window with lots of work
C) the time window for a specific environmental stimulation to occur is very flexible; the time window for a specific environmental stimulation is extremely rigid, and without it, the ability won't develop
D) we see abrupt changes in the ability with environmental stimulation; the changes we see are much less abrupt

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Critical periods are specific times in development when certain skills or abilities are most easily learned, and if these skills are not developed during this time, it may be difficult or impossible to develop them later. Sensitive periods are more flexible, allowing for the development of skills outside the optimal time frame, though it may require more effort.

The Difference Between a Critical Period and a Sensitive Period