The nurse knows that the major concept of the systems theory is that individuals are viewed as functioning:
a. Within a set of interacting and related units
b. According to activities of attention, language, and imagery
c. According to unmet needs
d. Within accepted social aspects of behavior
A
The interacting and related units are called systems, and both open and closed systems have been identified. Activities of attention, language, and imagery are components of cognitive theories. Met and unmet needs correspond to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, and social aspects of behavior are seen in sociocultural theories.
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