If a woman has German measles during early pregnancy,

her child may be born with heart defects, cataracts, or hearing loss. If she has German measles later in her pregnancy, the child would escape without damage. This illustrates the importance of
a. sensitive periods.
b. biological stages of development.
c. maturational milestones.
d. biopsychosocial crises.

ANSWER: a

Psychology

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Young Bart says to his friend "What do you want to play at recess today, war or forts?" His comrade, Yevgeni, replies "Why don't we try something different today and play with the girls?" Completely aghast, Bart yells back "Are you crazy?

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