The Authors of DSM-5 Have Designed Their Own Dimensional Approach

question 49

Multiple Choice

The authors of DSM-5 have designed their own dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders for possible inclusion in future revisions of the DSM. The idea is that individuals whose traits significantly impair their functioning should receive a diagnosis of:

• A) psychoticism disorder.
• B) personality disorder trait specified.
• C) negative affectivity disorder.
• D) detachment disorder.

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Definitions:

Valuation

The process of determining the present value of an asset, company, or investment.

Too Optimistic

Characterizes a perspective or expectation that is overly positive or hopeful, often without sufficient grounding in reality.

Exact Value

The precise numerical quantity or measurement without any approximation or error.

Same for All

A condition or policy applied equally to every member of a group.