What Does the Apgar Scoring System Assess

question 28

Multiple Choice

What does the Apgar scoring system assess?

• A)The physical condition of the newborn
• B)Cognitive development of children up to age 11
• C)Psychosocial development of children up to adolescence
• D)Musculoskeletal development of infants and toddlers

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Definitions:

Erving Goffman

A sociologist famed for contributions to symbolic interactionism and the theory of self-presentation in daily life.

George Herbert Mead

An American sociologist, philosopher, and psychologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and social self-concept.

Developmental Milestones

Specific functional and physical abilities seen in infants and children as they grow and develop, used to gauge their progress against typical patterns.

Material Culture

The objects associated with a cultural group, such as tools, machines, utensils, buildings, and artwork; any physical object to which we give social meaning.