Use of Erikson’s and Piaget’s theories to discuss correlations between low APGAR scores and cognitive development.
Low Apgar scores and its effect on the cognition of an adolescent or adult has been widely tested and researched. This essay attempts to link these low Apgar scores with Erikson and Piaget’s theories to further discuss the cognitive development of an infant in the future.
An explanation of the Apgar score
The Apgar score is a scale created by Virginia Apgar that is used at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to quickly assess the health condition of an infant and is best used in conjunction with additional procedures such as the checking of vital signs and a physical examination (Montgomery, 2000). It is a scale that rates 5 different …show more content…
Assuming an infant had a low Apgar and subsequently lower cognition or intellectual capabilities, between the ages of 0 and 2 (sensorimotor stage) s/he would present with memory imitation and thought issues, s/he may also struggle with understanding of cause-and -effect relationships and object permanence. As the child gets older and goes into the preoperational phase (between ages 2-7), s/he will most likely have language and logic difficulties. By the ages of 7-11(concrete operational stage) , a normal child would be able to solve concrete problems , demonstrate conservation, serial ordering, and have a mature understanding of cause-and-effect relationships whereas a mentally compromised child would not . The formal operational stage (which is from the age of 11 until adulthood ) consists of individuals being able to solve abstract problems logically , developing concerns about identity and other social issues as well as becoming more scientifically orientated in thinking. Children with cognitive problems would struggle in all facets of development .(Weiten,
Low Apgar scores and its effect on the cognition of an adolescent or adult has been widely tested and researched. This essay attempts to link these low Apgar scores with Erikson and Piaget’s theories to further discuss the cognitive development of an infant in the future.
An explanation of the Apgar score
The Apgar score is a scale created by Virginia Apgar that is used at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to quickly assess the health condition of an infant and is best used in conjunction with additional procedures such as the checking of vital signs and a physical examination (Montgomery, 2000). It is a scale that rates 5 different …show more content…
Assuming an infant had a low Apgar and subsequently lower cognition or intellectual capabilities, between the ages of 0 and 2 (sensorimotor stage) s/he would present with memory imitation and thought issues, s/he may also struggle with understanding of cause-and -effect relationships and object permanence. As the child gets older and goes into the preoperational phase (between ages 2-7), s/he will most likely have language and logic difficulties. By the ages of 7-11(concrete operational stage) , a normal child would be able to solve concrete problems , demonstrate conservation, serial ordering, and have a mature understanding of cause-and-effect relationships whereas a mentally compromised child would not . The formal operational stage (which is from the age of 11 until adulthood ) consists of individuals being able to solve abstract problems logically , developing concerns about identity and other social issues as well as becoming more scientifically orientated in thinking. Children with cognitive problems would struggle in all facets of development .(Weiten,