A Theory Is

question 344

Multiple Choice

A theory is:

• A) an organized system of assumptions and principles that attempts to explain some phenomenon.
• B) an opinion or idea about the causes of some phenomenon.
• C) a group of interrelated statements about cause and effect.
• D) a hunch about the causes of related phenomena.

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Definitions:

Lines of Resistance

In nursing theory, defensive mechanisms or strategies used by individuals or systems to protect against stressors or threats to integrity.

Resistance Factors

Elements that contribute to an organism's or population's ability to withstand adverse conditions, diseases, or treatments, often discussed in the context of microbiology, public health, and psychology.

Ecosystem

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment, functioning as a unit.

Environment

The surrounding conditions, influences, or forces which affect the life, behavior, and development of individuals or populations.