The document is an assignment for a course on human growth and development, instructing students to prepare a four-page response discussing various aspects of infant development, including physical, cognitive, nutritional, and sensory changes. Additionally, it requires an explanation of the nature/nurture controversy related to prenatal development, labor, birth, birth complications, and the development of a competent newborn. Proper APA citation and adherence to format requirements are also emphasized.

1. ASSIGNMENT 04
S03 Human Growth and Development I
Directions:
Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before
submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise
stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct
English, sp
elling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format.
Your response should be four (4) double
‐
spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page located
at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format
requirements.
Respond to the items below.
Part A
Consider the lifespan development process and describe the
following changes in the
infant
from content supported in your text.
1.
Physical changes
2.
Cognitive changes
3.
Nutritional needs/changes
4.
Sensory changes

2. Part B
Provide an explanation of the nature/nurture controversy as it
pertains to each of the following.
1.
Prenatal Development
2.
Labor
3.
Birth
4.
Birth Complications
5.
Development of the Competent Newborn