Problems that occur during sensitive periods in development
a. usually involve crises and conflict.
b. are almost always characterized by emotional upheaval.
c. consist of dramatic but temporary changes in behavior.
d. can permanently alter the course of development.
ANSWER: d
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a. Daniel Paulson b. Sigmund Freud c. Hermann Rorschach
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a. ?different cultures share the same basic language structure b. language either determines or influences thoughts and perceptions? c. every child learns language at a pace that is unique to that child? d. language ability is based on a biological language acquisition device?
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