Factors that Influence Prenatal Development and Beyond A woman in her mid-20s has recently discovered that she is pregnant. Consider the influence of both nature and nurture factors on the baby's prenatal and early postnatal development, utilizing the readings and resources provided this week. In your opinion, which four factors, whether influenced by nature or nurture, do you believe have the greatest impact during this developmental period? Explain the potential impact of these factors on physical, perceptual, motor, and/or personality development, and provide a rationale for their significance.

Do you believe that one's culture can influence the relative impact of these factors? Would the impact be the same across different cultures or even within the same cultural group? Please provide an explanation for your response. Could you please provide the scholarly sources that you used to develop your position in your response?

Reply posts should be detailed, thoughtful, and relevant. They should encourage further learning and discussion among your peers. In order to strengthen opinion statements, it is advisable to incorporate psychological theory, concepts, and/or research findings.