Question
The ____d are maturational stages in the lifespan of an organism during which the nervous system is especially sensitive to certain environmental stimuli.
Answer
The critical period and sensitive period are maturational stages in the lifespan of an organism during which the nervous system is especially sensitive to certain environmental stimuli.
"Critical period" also relates to the ability to acquire one's first language
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