What we learn and when we learn it: sensitive periods in development

The impact of training or experience is not the same at all points in development. Children who receive music lessons, or learn a second language before age 7-8 are more proficient as adults. Early exposure to drugs or trauma makes people more likely to become addicted or depressed later life. Rat p...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media SA 2014
Series:Frontiers Research Topics
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