Question

2 - environmental influences
learning objective: characterize environmental influences in development.
which of the following describes a sensitive period during development?
a.) when strong emotions are common
b.) when growth can happen most easily and quickly
c.) when teenage children become physically mature
d.) when an infant shows personality differences

Explanation:

A sensitive period in development is a time when an organism is most responsive to certain environmental stimuli for growth and development. During this time, growth and learning can occur more easily and rapidly compared to other times. Options a, c, and d do not define a sensitive - period conceptually.

Answer:

b. When growth can happen most easily and quickly