What military conflict influenced Rivers' psychiatric work?
World War II
The Boer War
World War I
The Korean War
Answer
World War I profoundly influenced Rivers' psychiatric work. The horrors of trench warfare exposed him to the devastating psychological effects of combat, particularly shell shock. Rivers' experiences led him to develop innovative therapeutic techniques, such as talking therapy and occupational therapy, to help soldiers recover from the psychological trauma of war. His work laid the foundation for modern psychiatry and the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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