Which statement describes the relationship between a sensitive period and a critical period?
A. Sensitive periods usually precede critical periods.
B. Sensitive periods are the same thing as critical periods.
C. Sensitive periods are less abrupt and less decisive than critical periods.
D. Sensitive periods are the opposite of critical periods.
Answer: C
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