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Briefly describe how newborn infants develop from conception to birth, and describe the intellectual and motor capabilities of the newborn infant. Which is more in control of the development and capabilities you describe: nature or nurture

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Conception occurs when sperm penetrates an egg. About three days after conception, the fertilized egg is divided into multiple cells, and attaches to the uterine wall. Here, the cell will grow into a full baby. The newborn infant has certain abilities, such as being able to grasp, flex his toes and forefoot and sucking. This development capabilities are controlled by nature, not nurture.

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