Essay on basic human growth and development
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human_growth_dev_assignment.docxHuman Growth and Development I
Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages for Parts A and B; and another (4) pages solely for Part C.
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
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
Part C
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this part.
1. Social and personality development of the infant and the psychosocial, social, and moral development of the preschool child.
2. The physical, intellectual development of the preschool child, the physical, intellectual/cognitive development of middle childhood, and the physical and cognitive development of the adolescent.
What are the similarities and differences? Please consider how they are developmentally similar and different.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points7 points4 points0 points
The student provides a
strong introduction clearly
identifying the purpose of
the paper.
The student provides a clear
introduction.
The student does not
provide a strong, clear
introduction to the paper.
The student does not
provide an introduction.
45 points30 points15 points0 points
The student provides a
thorough description for
each objective with a
meaningful example of each.
The student provides a
description for almost all of
the objectives with
meaningful examples.
The student provides a
description of some of the
examples in a meaningful
way.
The student does not
describe any examples in
the paper.
20 points13 points6 points0 points
The student provides a
thoughtful and relevant
conclusion.
The student provides a
conclusion but the key
objectives were not linked
together well.
The conclusion lacks clarity
that demonstrates the
student’s understanding of
the paper.
The paper did not provide
a conclusion.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are
credible, and most are cited
correctly. Adequate
organization includes a
variety of appropriate
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Essay is poorly organized,
but may include a few
effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Format - APA
Format, Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15
Points)
Introduction (10
Points)
Mechanics (10
Points)
Clarity Included all
objectives (45
Points)
Conclusion (20
Points)
