According to ethologists, a “sensitive period” is a time in development when ________

a. bundles of neural fibers form connections between neurons in the brain
b. the development of the organism is most susceptible to environmental stimulation
c. children’s behavior can be recorded in a structured situation
d. the ego begins to develop


Answer: B

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