Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper discussing the influences on physical and cognitive development.

Select one of the stages of development below as the focus of your paper.

Middle childhood: from 6-12 years

Address the following in relation to the selected stage:

What factors affect physical development? Consider hereditary and environmental influences. Provide examples.

What factors affect cognitive development? Consider hereditary and environmental influences. Provide examples.

What factors affect social, moral, and personality development? Describe the factors by explaining at least two theoretical perspectives associated with social, moral, and personality development.

Include at least two peer-reviewed sources.

Format paper consistent with APA guidelines.