In the case study of David,his IQ changed from about 40 to about 130,and his physical disabilities improved with age.These changes reflect which characteristic of development?

A) sensitive period
B) discontinuity
C) critical period
D) plasticity

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, learning, or environment, often highlighted in discussions of learning and rehabilitation.

Sensitive Period

A specific time frame in development when an organism is more receptive to certain stimuli and able to acquire new skills or abilities more easily.

Critical Period

A critical period is a specific time in an organism's life span when it is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli, and the absence or presence of these stimuli can have irreversible effects on development.