In preparing to review different theories, the nurse reviews basic inf

In preparing to review different theories, the nurse reviews basic information to assist in under-standing the material. Theories are defined as:

1. Mental formulations of objects or events
2. Aspects of reality that can be consciously sensed
3. Statements that describe concepts or connect concepts
4. Concepts or propositions that project a systematic view of phenomena

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A theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions that project a systematic view of phenomena.
Mental formulations of objects or events are called concepts.
Aspects of reality that can be consciously sensed are called phenomena.
Statements that describe concepts or connect concepts are called assumptions.