The Nursing Instructor Explains That a Theory, at Its Simplest

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nursing instructor explains that a theory, at its simplest, aims to do what?

• A) Describe, explain, or predict relationships among concepts.
• B) Explain nursing in the broadest terms possible.
• C) Generate knowledge to be tested in practice situations.
• D) Predict what people will do in certain situations.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Synapses

Sites of communication between neurons where serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter to regulate mood, behavior, and cognition.

Phencyclidine

A dissociative anesthetic and hallucinogenic drug, also known as PCP, that can induce euphoria, psychological effects, and at high doses, hallucinations.

Schizophrenia

A condition affecting mental health, leading to irregularities in thoughts, sensory experiences, emotional reactions, and relationships.

Glutamate Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the neurotransmitter glutamate plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia.