Definitions and Examples of Theory

Many theories of attachment involved an all-or-nothing process. This means researchers have often focused on why some attachments are able to occur or … [Read more...] about Mary Ainsworth Attachment Theory Explained

In the mid-1600s, one group of scientists was peering into the night sky, hoping to unlock the secrets of the universe. There was another group of … [Read more...] about Robert Hooke’s Cell Theory Explained

Cesare Beccaria offered a classical theory on criminality. He often reflected on ideas like free will, rationalization, and manipulation. According to … [Read more...] about Cesare Beccaria Classical Theory Explained

Florence Nightingale’s environmental theory of nursing has one core principle: that nursing is the act of utilizing the environment of the patient in … [Read more...] about Florence Nightingale Environmental Theory of Nursing Explained

Patricia Benner believed that the best nurses develop their skills over time. Education and experience help to contribute to this development, … [Read more...] about Patricia Benner Novice to Expert Nursing Theory Explained