A nurse researcher discusses a theory about the stigma of chronic illness in children and describes aspects of chronic illness including aesthetic qualities,causes of the condition,and concealability of the disease as dimensions of this stigma.In this case,"aesthetic qualities,causes of the condition,and concealability of the disease" are
A) concepts.
B) constructs.
C) theories.
D) variables.

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A construct is a concept that has been created for the study.A construct is a broader category or idea that may encompass several concepts.A concept is more abstract than a variable and represents the name for an object or phenomenon of interest.A concept is the most abstract element of all.Theories are sets of concepts that present a view of a phenomenon.A variable is more specific than a concept and is variable and measurable.

A Nurse Researcher Discusses a Theory About the Stigma of Chronic