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Compare and Contrast the Dimensional Approach with the Categorical Approach

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Compare and contrast the dimensional approach with the categorical approach to diagnosing mental disorders. Which approach is used by the DSM-5, and what is one key criticism of this approach?


Definitions:

Conductive Hearing Loss

A type of hearing loss that occurs when sound is not efficiently conducted through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones of the middle ear.

Cerumen Impaction

A blockage in the ear canal due to the buildup of earwax (cerumen), which can lead to hearing issues and discomfort.

Effective Communication

The ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently.

Enunciating

The act of pronouncing words clear and distinctively.

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