Which time period in a child's life is considered to be very important in terms of experience and neural development?

A. before birth, during the initial time of the brain formation
B. first 3 years when connections are forming between neurons
C. once a child begins formal education, approximately at the age of 5
D. once a child begins puberty and the final growth in brain development begins


Answer: B

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