TFN Terminologies Flashcards
From the Latin “scientia” meaning knowledge
SCIENCE
A systematically organized body of knowledge about a particular subject
SCIENCE
Is performing the process of observation, description, experimental, investigation and theoretical explanation of natural phenomenon
SCIENCE
General awareness understanding or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths or principles
KNOWLEDGE
Information, skills and expertise acquired by a person through various experiences or through formal/informal learning
KNOWLEDGE
SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE
- Traditional
- Authorative
- Scientific
nursing practice which is passed down from generation to generation
Traditional
is an idea by a person of authority which is perceived as true because of his or her expertise.
Authorative
Knowledge came from a scientific method
Scientific
Is an organized system of accepted knowledge that is composed of concepts, propositions, definitions and assumptions intended to explain a set of fact, event or phenomena.
THEORY
a group of related concepts that propose actions that guide practice
THEORY
is a system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomena
THEORY
idea, belief, view, notion, thought, perception, impression
CONCEPT
Are building blocks of theories
CONCEPT
enhances one’s capacity to understand phenomena as it helps define the meaning.
CONCEPT
TYPES OF CONCEPT
Abstract & Concrete
- are indirectly observed.
- it is independent on time and place. Examples are love, care and freedom.
ABSTRACT CONCEPT
- are directly observed.
- Specific to time and place Examples are nurse, mother, chair
CONCRETE CONCEPT
- Statements that explains the relationships of different concepts
PROPOSITION
- Is composed of various description which convey a general meaning and reduces the vagueness in understanding a set of concepts
DEFINITION
- A statement that specifies the relationship or connection of factual concepts or phenomena
ASSUMPTION
- A fact or occurrence that can be observed
- Something notable; excites people’s interest and curiosity
PHENOMENON
- A statement of beliefs and values about human beings and their world
PHILOSOPHY
- Is concerned with the purpose of human life, the nature of being and reality, the theory and limits of knowledge
PHILOSOPHY