Prenatal Period

Prenatal Period

Introduction

The growth and development of an individual is an intricate process. There are various inherent or intrinsic influences and extrinsic or environmental influences on the development of an individual.

Discussion

The intrinsic or inherent influences mean the hereditary biological or organic potential factors that affect the growth and development of a child. These inherent factors affecting the development of a child determine the inherent pattern, pace and final potential for the growth and development. Environmental influences mean the extrinsic factors that influence the development and growth of an individual. Scientists agree that factors affecting the environment of the fetus, effect ...