Question 1

Which analogy most accurately defines scientific theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientific theory definitively describes practice in much the same way that a dictionary definitively describes the meanings of different words. 
B)  Scientific theory components are combined in different ways to produce different theories in much the same way that beads are strung together in different ways to produce different necklaces. 
C)  Scientific theory represents only the thought-based aspects of a discipline (rather than the action-based aspects) in much the same way that a flag represents the physical entity of a country (rather than its individual people). 
D)  Scientific theory components are specific to only one particular theory in much the same way that a key is specific to one particular lock. 
A)  Scientific theory definitively describes practice in much the same way that a dictionary definitively describes the meanings of different words. 
B)  Scientific theory components are combined in different ways to produce different theories in much the same way that beads are strung together in different ways to produce different necklaces. 
C)  Scientific theory represents only the thought-based aspects of a discipline (rather than the action-based aspects) in much the same way that a flag represents the physical entity of a country (rather than its individual people). 
D)  Scientific theory components are specific to only one particular theory in much the same way that a key is specific to one particular lock. B

Question 2

What is the common element of both commonsense and scientific theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause-and-effect questioning 
B)  Universal law development 
C)  Meaning attribution 
D)  Personal sense-making with daily applications 
A)  Cause-and-effect questioning 
B)  Universal law development 
C)  Meaning attribution 
D)  Personal sense-making with daily applications C

Question 3

Which question would be least appropriate to ask if you were interested in examining health promotion from a scientific theory perspective as opposed to another type of perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  What influences health behavior among older adults? 
B)  Why is education level associated with certain outcomes? 
C)  What is the ultimate end of health promotion? 
D)  Do attitudes lead to behavior change among adolescents? 
A)  What influences health behavior among older adults? 
B)  Why is education level associated with certain outcomes? 
C)  What is the ultimate end of health promotion? 
D)  Do attitudes lead to behavior change among adolescents? C

Question 4

Which statement about a theory is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory is multifaceted, complex, and dynamic. 
B)  There is one widely accepted definition of what theory is and is not. 
C)  Theory falls into two broad categories--commonsense and scientific. 
D)  The overarching goal of theory is to explain phenomenon. 
A)  Theory is multifaceted, complex, and dynamic. 
B)  There is one widely accepted definition of what theory is and is not. 
C)  Theory falls into two broad categories--commonsense and scientific. 
D)  The overarching goal of theory is to explain phenomenon.

Question 5

Which statement most likely does not describe a commonsense theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The other students in your class have more free time because they study less than you do. 
B)  All of your professors are involved in a plot to overthrow the president of your university. 
C)  You haven't heard from your sister lately because she is busy studying for her final exams. 
D)  The number of hours spent studying for exams, a student's willingness to ask questions, and completion of course homework are directly related to the final grade. 
A)  The other students in your class have more free time because they study less than you do. 
B)  All of your professors are involved in a plot to overthrow the president of your university. 
C)  You haven't heard from your sister lately because she is busy studying for her final exams. 
D)  The number of hours spent studying for exams, a student's willingness to ask questions, and completion of course homework are directly related to the final grade.

Question 6

Freire's proposed relationship between theory and practice most closely aligns with which Aristotelian experience-knowledge pairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theoria and epistme 
B)  Praxis and phronesis 
C)  Epistme and phronesis 
D)  Theoria and praxis 
A)  Theoria and epistme 
B)  Praxis and phronesis 
C)  Epistme and phronesis 
D)  Theoria and praxis

Question 7

Which theoretical context would be most likely to be concerned with healthy community living?

Accepted Answer

A)  Western ethics theory 
B)  Public policy theory 
C)  Nursing theory 
D)  Behavioral science theory 
A)  Western ethics theory 
B)  Public policy theory 
C)  Nursing theory 
D)  Behavioral science theory

Question 8

Which phrase does not describe one of the three main goals of scientific theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Separation of theory from practice 
B)  Description of a phenomenon being studied 
C)  Prediction about future relationships 
D)  Explanation that "makes sense" of observed events 
A)  Separation of theory from practice 
B)  Description of a phenomenon being studied 
C)  Prediction about future relationships 
D)  Explanation that "makes sense" of observed events

Question 9

Which phrase is not one of the four steps upon which theory and practice is built by healthcare professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questioning the status quo 
B)  Seeking plausible and meaningful answers 
C)  Applying a pluralistic approach to theory understanding 
D)  Building narrative structure for questions and answers 
A)  Questioning the status quo 
B)  Seeking plausible and meaningful answers 
C)  Applying a pluralistic approach to theory understanding 
D)  Building narrative structure for questions and answers

Question 10

You are having a discussion about individual responsibility for wellness with a friend who is a behavioral science major. As the discussion proceeds, you find that he is having a hard time understanding the basic components of the theory you are presenting. Which statement represents the most likely explanation for his misunderstanding?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is approaching the theory from a different context than the one in which it was created. 
B)  The narrative you have developed for the theory is not fully developed and is confusing as a result. 
C)  He does not have the background in the basic sciences necessary for understanding the more technical components of the theory. 
D)  Your understanding of the theory is incomplete and you are unable to provide a coherent explanation of it. 
A)  He is approaching the theory from a different context than the one in which it was created. 
B)  The narrative you have developed for the theory is not fully developed and is confusing as a result. 
C)  He does not have the background in the basic sciences necessary for understanding the more technical components of the theory. 
D)  Your understanding of the theory is incomplete and you are unable to provide a coherent explanation of it.

Which analogy most accurately defines scientific theory?

What is the common element of both commonsense and scientific theories?

Which question would be least appropriate to ask if you were interested in examining health promotion from a scientific theory perspective as opposed to another type of perspective?

Which statement about a theory is false?

Which statement most likely does not describe a commonsense theory?

Freire's proposed relationship between theory and practice most closely aligns with which Aristotelian experience-knowledge pairs?

Which theoretical context would be most likely to be concerned with healthy community living?

Which phrase does not describe one of the three main goals of scientific theory?

Which phrase is not one of the four steps upon which theory and practice is built by healthcare professionals?

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Exam 4: Theory As Practice

Which analogy most accurately defines scientific theory?

What is the common element of both commonsense and scientific theories?

Which question would be least appropriate to ask if you were interested in examining health promotion from a scientific theory perspective as opposed to another type of perspective?

Which statement about a theory is false?

Which statement most likely does not describe a commonsense theory?

Freire's proposed relationship between theory and practice most closely aligns with which Aristotelian experience-knowledge pairs?

Which theoretical context would be most likely to be concerned with healthy community living?

Which phrase does not describe one of the three main goals of scientific theory?

Which phrase is not one of the four steps upon which theory and practice is built by healthcare professionals?

Philosophy of Science: An Introduction

The Evolution of Nursing Science

The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective

Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge

Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems

Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowledge

Feminist Ethics: Some Applicable Thoughts for Advanced Practice Nurses

Theories and Models in Ethics

Educational and Learning Theories

Health Behavior Theories

Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships

Environmental Philosophy and Theories

Economic Theories

Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement

Theories Focused on Health Inequity and Health Disparity

Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions

Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach

Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy

Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills

Theories Focused on Caring

Models and Theories Focused on Culture

The Praxis Theory of Suffering

Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation

Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice

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