DSM-5 Has Been Described as Functioning Like a Light Switch

question 198

Multiple Choice

DSM-5 has been described as functioning like a light switch, which can be on or off. In other words, one either does or does not qualify for a personality disorder diagnosis. Some theorists suggest that degree of symptoms, not symptom absence or presence, is more important and similar to a:

• A) flashlight, running on batteries.
• B) dimmer switch, with the light adjustable from all the way off to all the way on.
• C) candle, which may be blown out at any time.
• D) capacitor, which builds up a charge slowly then discharges it all at once.

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