OVERVIEW
Nature vs. nurture is an important and controversial topic in human development. It is necessary to understand the key themes and the role it plays in real life. After considering the material from this module, think about prenatal development and environmental factors. Use the information you have learned from the module as you respond to the scenario.
INSTRUCTIONS
Consider the following scenario. Respond to all of the questions in 300–350 words using APA (7th ed.) formatting, where appropriate. Provide a response to all of the questions listed and include supporting evidence based on information from this module or other relevant sources.
Scenario
You are a nurse at an outpatient clinic. You overhear your teenage patient talking to her friend on the phone saying that prenatal care is a waste of time for a mother who is young and healthy.
Questions
What can you tell your patient about prenatal care in teenage mothers and about infant mortality in the United States? Your answer should include something about:
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Spina bifida (folic acid)
Which prenatal development stage do you think is the most sensitive time for gestation? What happens during that stage, and why is it important?
What other behaviors of the mother may affect the health of a child before, or very early in, pregnancy? Include some of the following in your answer: exercise, diet, drug use, and smoking.
SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Submit your responses.
Your response needs to be between 300–350 words and address all questions.
Follow APA formatting guidelines for resource citations, formatting, and references. Review the APA Information page for helpful tips.
Review the Assignment Rubric for grading criteria.
This activity is worth 20 points.
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Rubric
Individual Assignment
Individual Assignment
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
8 pts
Outstanding
Exceptionally well presented and argued; ideas are detailed, well developed, supported with specific evidence and facts, as well as examples and specific details.
6 pts
Good
Well presented and argued; ideas are detailed, developed and supported with evidence and details, mostly specific.
4 pts
Proficient
Content is sound and solid; ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported; some evidence, but usually of a generalized nature.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Content is slightly reasonable. Idea presence is limited and/or not supported.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Content is not sound.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion
8 pts
Outstanding
Well planned and well thought out. All questions and prompts are answered. Answers combined have the correct amount of word count. All answers have clear ideas, are supported with examples and have smooth transitions.
6 pts
Good
Good overall organization. All questions and prompts are answered. Answers combined have the correct amount of word count. Most answers have clear ideas, are supported with some examples and have transitions.
4 pts
Proficient
There is a sense of organization. All questions and prompts are answered. Answers combined have the correct amount of word count. Some answers have clear ideas. Support from examples may be missing and transitions are weak.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Organization is very weak. One question or prompt is not answered. Answers combined lack the correct amount of word count. Answers have clear ideas, but no supporting content or examples.
0 pts
Unacceptable
No sense of organization and lacks clear ideas. More than one question or prompt is missing. Answers combined lack the correct amount of word count.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
4 pts
Outstanding
Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Punctuation and spelling are correct. No mistakes in citation style. Conforms in every way to format requirements.
3 pts
Good
Sentence structure and grammar are strong despite occasional lapses. Punctuation and spelling are mostly correct. Some mistakes in citation style. Generally conforms to format requirements.
2 pts
Proficient
Significant problems in sentence structure and grammar. Some errors in punctuation, spelling, and citation style. Conforms to some format requirements.
1 pts
Needs Improvement
Major problems in sentence structure and grammar. Frequent errors in punctuation, spelling, and citation style. Lack of citations. Does not conform to format requirements.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Major problems in sentence structure and grammar. Numerous errors in punctuation and spelling. Lack of citations when they should have been included. Appears to have limited formatting.
4 pts
Total Points: 20
Requirements: 300-500 words
