Imagine That You Have Given a Speech to Your Colleagues

question 80

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you have given a speech to your colleagues about the potential health hazards of smoking.Your message can be considered persuasive if,after hearing the speech,your colleagues

• A) agree to sign a petition to prohibit smoking in public places in order to avoid a confrontation with you.
• B) come to privately believe more strongly that smoking is bad for their health.
• C) are more friendly toward you.
• D) start to smoke more as a result of reactance.

Define and distinguish between key concepts in the philosophy of science as they apply to nursing, such as paradigms, theories, and models.

Identify various levels of nursing theories and their scope of application.

Comprehend the role and importance of nursing theories in professional practice.

Acknowledge the historical contributions to nursing theory by foundational nursing theorists.

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Definitions:

Knowledge

Facts, information, or skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Trust

The belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, fundamental to building and maintaining social relationships.

Parasocial Relationships

Individuals’ relationships with people in the media, including celebrities, television characters, and athletes.

Interdependence

A mutual reliance between two or more parties, often seen in ecosystems, economies, and social relationships.