Psychology A-Level
Critical Period
What Critical Period means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Critical Period
A biologically determined window (approximately 0-2.5 years) during which an attachment must form to avoid permanent developmental damage.
Topics that use Critical Period
- Topic 7: Child psychology (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Critical Period in the exam
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