Nursing Theorists (Sue) Flashcards
What theory discusses how children understand new experiences and how to deal with them?
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
What theory focuses on conflicts and finding a balance?
Erickson’s Psychosocial Development
What theory states individuals attempt to escape dissonance and try to avoid inconsistencies between their beliefs and actions?
Festinger’s Theory of Cognitive Dissonance
What theory focuses on explaining behavior?
Weiner’s Attribution Theory
What theory focuses on the use of interactive technology?
Theory of Cognitive Flexibility (Spiro, Feltovitch, Coulson)
What theory states that there are at least seven categories of ‘intelligence’ that people use to comprehend the world and to learn?
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
What theory views the individual as a unitary energy source within the larger universe constantly interacting with the environment?
Roger’s Science of Unitary Human Beings
What theory is actually a collection of three theories: self-care, self-care deficit, and nursing systems?
Orem’s General Theory of Nursing
What theory provides defenses for the individual and includes primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions?
Neuman’s Total-Person Systems Model
What theory theorizes that the nursing process includes behavior of the patient, nurse’s reaction, and subsequent nursing actions?
Orlando’s Nursing Process Theory
What theory considers those stress-related events that are turning points in a person’s life and can lead to danger or to opportunity?
Hoff’s Crisis Theory
What theory is based on anthropological concepts?
Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing Theory
