The term sensitive period applies better to human development than the strict notion of a critical period because
A) its boundaries are less well-defined than are those of a critical period.
B) the capacity to acquire certain skills cannot occur later than the optimal period.
C) there are more sensitive periods than critical periods in human development.
D) sensitive periods, but not critical periods, have been empirically tested.
Answer: A
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