If Future Editions of the DSM Change to a Dimensional

question 26

Multiple Choice

If future editions of the DSM change to a dimensional approach in the diagnosis of personality disorders, what action will be required of clinicians?

• A) They will not have do anything differently than they are doing now in diagnosing personality disorders.
• B) They will have to observe the criteria for diagnoses directly.
• C) They will need to rate the degree of dysfunction caused by each person's traits in diagnosing personality disorders.
• D) They will have to utilize categories versus a dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders.

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Definitions:

Psycho-motor Energy

A term related to the connection between mental processing and physical movement.

Homeostasis

The process by which a living organism or system maintains stable internal conditions necessary for survival, despite changes in the external environment.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, often referring to psychological or emotional balance.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.