How do environmental factors affect the development of a child?

The development of a child also depends on environmental factors. A child needs a proper and well nourished environment for proper development. A child who is nurtured in a caring environment will have better physical development over a childhood who is nurtured in a stressful environment. A child’s home environment can also affect their cognitive development.  If a child is exposed to early learning experiences, their intellectual functioning quickens and therefore, they are able to have a relatively faster cognitive development. Read Full Lesson: Biological and Environmental Factors Affecting Child Development