E. It designates the time in one’s life during which the capacity to absorb the rules and structure of a language is maximized.
Explanation:
Answer E
Correct. This version of the sentence provides a clear definition of the “critical period” in language acquisition by effectively presenting its characteristics.
The Jevons paradox occurs when technological progress or government policy increases the efficiency with which a resource is used, but the rate of consumption of that resource rises due to increasing demand.