The Shift from the Third to Fourth Generation of Studies

question 19

Multiple Choice

The shift from the third to fourth generation of studies in psychiatric research was marked by which of the following factors?

• A) Move from focusing on hospital patient to the community.
• B) Move from focusing on community samples to national samples.
• C) Move from focusing on caseness to identifying specific disorders.
• D) Move from focusing on adults to focusing on children.

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Definitions:

Aaron Burr

A political figure in early American history known for serving as Vice President under Thomas Jefferson and for his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton.

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Samuel Chase

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