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Explain the concepts of a critical period and an internal working model.
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Introductory topics in Psychology
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Attachment
Aqa A Level PsychologyPaper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology
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Explain the concepts of a critical period and an internal working model
- This point belongs to Introductory topics in Psychology, especially Attachment.
- You need to be able to explain the concepts of a critical period and an internal working model.
- The key ideas to know are internal working model.
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internal working model
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