Sensitive and Critical Periods in Psychological Development (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What is a sensitive period in psychological development?
What is a sensitive period in psychological development?
A period when experience effects are strong
What is neuroplasticity?
What is neuroplasticity?
Ability of neural networks to change
During which age range does the sensitive period for spoken language occur?
During which age range does the sensitive period for spoken language occur?
7 months to 3 years
What happened to Genie's language development after intervention?
What happened to Genie's language development after intervention?
It plateaued at a basic level
What defines a critical period in development?
What defines a critical period in development?
Opportunity permanently lost if missed
When is the optimal time for imprinting in goslings according to Hess?
When is the optimal time for imprinting in goslings according to Hess?
12-17 hours after hatching
What is the critical period for visual system development in mammals?
What is the critical period for visual system development in mammals?
First 3 months after birth
What is the key difference between sensitive and critical periods?
What is the key difference between sensitive and critical periods?
Sensitive allows later learning; critical doesn't
What characteristic did Lorenz discover about imprinting?
What characteristic did Lorenz discover about imprinting?
It cannot be reversed or modified
What happens if appropriate stimuli are absent during a critical period?
What happens if appropriate stimuli are absent during a critical period?
Permanent developmental deficits result