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

• Main Author: Virginia Penhune (auth)
• Other Authors: Etienne De Villers-Sidani (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2014
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; Neuro-development; cognitive development; early experience; brain maturation; brain plasticity
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

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...