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. 2010 Jun;33(2-3):150-1.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X10000580.

Latent variables and the network perspective

Catherine Belzung  1 , Etienne Billette de Villemeur, Mael Lemoine, Vincent Camus
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Latent variables and the network perspective

Catherine Belzung et al. Behav Brain Sci. 2010 Jun.
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Abstract

We discuss the latent variables construct, particularly in regard to the following: that latent variables are considered as the sole explanatory factor of a disorder; that pragmatic concerns are ignored; and that the relationship of these variables to biological markers is not addressed. Further, we comment on the relationship between bridge symptoms and causality, and discuss the proposal in relationship to other constructs (endophenotypes, connectionist-inspired networks).

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