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Introduction to “Validity and the causal structure of a disorder”
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This chapter presents an introduction to validity and the causal structure of a disorder; as further discussed in the following chapter. It outlines the critique of validation in modern psychiatric nosology; but highlights the importance of gradual processes of iteration.
Title: Introduction to “Validity and the causal structure of a disorder”
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This chapter presents an introduction to validity and the causal structure of a disorder; as further discussed in the following chapter.
It outlines the critique of validation in modern psychiatric nosology; but highlights the importance of gradual processes of iteration.
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