A theory defined by scope is Margaret Newman's "Health as Expanding Consciousness" which would be a(n)

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Grand theories explain large segments or broad classes of human behavior or experiences and tend to represent a global viewpoint or broad perspective of an abstract phenomenon. Newman's theory offers a broad perspective of the abstract phenomenon of health. A middle range theory is less abstract than a grand theory, has a limited number of variables, and is relatively easy to test directly. Practice theories are formulated to theoretically propose specific responses to specific nursing practice situations.

A Theory Defined by Scope Is Margaret Newman's "Health as Expanding