Sara contracted rubella (German measles) in the eleventh week of her pregnancy. Emily contracted rubella during the thirtieth week of her pregnancy. The difference in the way rubella would affect an unborn child at these two times is an example of which of the following?

A. continuous change
B. discontinuous change
C. a critical period
D. a sensitive period


Answer: C

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