The Apgar Scale Is Basically Used as _____

question 6

Multiple Choice

The Apgar scale is basically used as _____.

• A)a measure of physical development
• B)an evaluation for developmental delays
• C)a screening test to identify high-risk infants
• D)a screening test for metabolic disorders

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Definitions:

Weight Control

The process of adopting lifestyle habits and making dietary choices to maintain a healthy body weight and minimize the risk of obesity-related health problems.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in mood regulation, as well as in sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions.

Behaviorist Model

A theory of learning that emphasizes observable behaviors and the ways they're learned through conditioning processes without regard to thoughts or feelings.