In studying the effects of life-change on illness, some studies involved individuals who had experienced suspect stress related illness being asked to indicate when specific life changes and specific illnesses occurred. This type of study is generally called a:
A) cohort study
B) retrospective study
C) double blind study
D) prospective study

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This is a retrospective study because it involves looking back at past events and asking individuals to recall when specific life changes and illnesses occurred.

In Studying the Effects of Life-Change on Illness, Some Studies