Sensitive periods refer to the
a. patterns of physical development from conception to death.
b. developmental sequence of one's temperament.
c. years of aging characterized by marked physiological and psychological deterioration.
d. times when individuals are most susceptible to certain environmental influences.
ANSWER: d
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b. fight-or-flight reaction. c. stress. d. a psychological disorder.
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a. hypothalamus. c. the limbic system. b. the cerebral cortex. d. brain stem.
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a. personal humility. b. personal growth. c. personal pride. d. personal power.