NSG3103 Nursing Theory - Comprehensive Midterm Review: Philosophical
Foundations, Knowledge Development, and Theoretical Frameworks
Quiz questions
Question 1 of 54 Explanation
Which approach is primarily used in philosophy to gain Philosophy uses intuition, introspection, and reasoning to
understanding? understand abstract concepts.
A Empirical testing and verification
B Intuition, introspection, and reasoning
C Mathematical procedures and deduction
D Observation and sensory experience
,Question 2 of 54 Explanation
What is the primary focus of empiricism as a source of Empiricism values observation, perception, sense, and
knowledge? verifiable experiences as the primary source of knowledge.
A Observation and sensory experience
B Intuition and introspection
C Reason and deduction
D Mathematical equations
Question 3 of 54 Explanation
What is a core belief of rationalists regarding the source of Rationalists believe reason is superior to experience as a
knowledge? source of knowledge and use deduction.
A Observation is the primary source of knowledge
B Reason is superior to experience as a source of knowledge
C Knowledge comes from verifiable experiences
D Sensory perception is the most reliable source
, Question 4 of 54 Explanation
What is a key characteristic of positivism? Positivism emphasizes mechanistic, reductionist principles
and believes science is value-free and objective.
A Emphasis on subjective interpretation
B Belief that science is value-free and objective
C Reliance on intuition and introspection
D Focus on complex, holistic understanding
Question 5 of 54 Explanation
How does post-positivism differ from positivism? Post-positivism recognizes the influence of scientist's values
on research while maintaining rigor.
A It dismisses the importance of rigor
B It asserts complete objectivity in research
C It rejects quantitative methods
D It recognizes the influence of scientist's values on research
Question 6 of 54 Explanation
Foundations, Knowledge Development, and Theoretical Frameworks
Quiz questions
Question 1 of 54 Explanation
Which approach is primarily used in philosophy to gain Philosophy uses intuition, introspection, and reasoning to
understanding? understand abstract concepts.
A Empirical testing and verification
B Intuition, introspection, and reasoning
C Mathematical procedures and deduction
D Observation and sensory experience
,Question 2 of 54 Explanation
What is the primary focus of empiricism as a source of Empiricism values observation, perception, sense, and
knowledge? verifiable experiences as the primary source of knowledge.
A Observation and sensory experience
B Intuition and introspection
C Reason and deduction
D Mathematical equations
Question 3 of 54 Explanation
What is a core belief of rationalists regarding the source of Rationalists believe reason is superior to experience as a
knowledge? source of knowledge and use deduction.
A Observation is the primary source of knowledge
B Reason is superior to experience as a source of knowledge
C Knowledge comes from verifiable experiences
D Sensory perception is the most reliable source
, Question 4 of 54 Explanation
What is a key characteristic of positivism? Positivism emphasizes mechanistic, reductionist principles
and believes science is value-free and objective.
A Emphasis on subjective interpretation
B Belief that science is value-free and objective
C Reliance on intuition and introspection
D Focus on complex, holistic understanding
Question 5 of 54 Explanation
How does post-positivism differ from positivism? Post-positivism recognizes the influence of scientist's values
on research while maintaining rigor.
A It dismisses the importance of rigor
B It asserts complete objectivity in research
C It rejects quantitative methods
D It recognizes the influence of scientist's values on research
Question 6 of 54 Explanation
