Human Growth and Development

Part A

Consider the lifespan development process and describe the following changes in the INFANT from content in your text and outside, credible sources.

In your response, use resources in the last three years that support recent scientific findings, citing at least one specific example of a new discovery in each of the following areas:

1. Physical changes
2. Cognitive changes
3. Nutritional needs/changes
4. Sensory changes

Part B

Provide an explanation of the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to each of the following. When providing your response, use at least two (2) evidence-based research resources from the last three years that support recent scientific findings, citing at least one specific example of a new discovery in each of the following areas:

Prenatal Development
Labor and Birth
Birth Complications
Development of the Competent Newborn