Which of the following theories emphasizes the relationships between the whole and the parts, and describes how parts function and behave?
A) General systems theory
B) Nursing theory
C) Adaptation theory
D) Developmental theory
Ans: A
General systems theory describes how to break whole things into parts and then learn how the parts work together in "systems." Nursing theory attempts to describe, explain, predict, and control desired outcomes of nursing care practices. Adaptation theory defines adaptation as the adjustment of living matter to other living things and to environmental conditions. Developmental theory outlines the process of growth and development of humans as orderly and predictable.
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