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Critical Periods in Development
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Prenatal Development
The stage covering conception until birth, involving zygote, embryo, and fetal stages, crucial for basic physical and brain structure formation.
Infancy
This stage spans from birth to 18-24 months, significant for developing trust and attachment, as well as sensory and motor skills.
Early Childhood
From ages 2 to 6, this stage features language development, the beginning of logical thinking, and the establishment of self-concept.
Middle to Late Childhood
Ages 6-12, children develop improved cognitive processes, mastery of language, and begin to understand social relationships and morals.
Adolescence
Spanning roughly from 12 to 18 years, adolescents experience puberty, identity vs. role confusion, and the development of more complex thinking.
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