One of the Big Changes to the DSM-5 Was Supposed

question 61

Multiple Choice

One of the big changes to the DSM-5 was supposed to be a dimensional system for diagnosing personality disorders. Why didn't this happen?

• A) Personality disorders are better suited to categorical diagnosis
• B) The dimensional system could not account for all personality disorders
• C) The dimensional system was not well thought out and would be difficult to use in clinical settings
• D) Members of the working group resigned and there was no time to propose new diagnoses

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Definitions:

Satisfying State

A condition or feeling experienced after needs or desires are fulfilled, often used in theories of motivation and learning.

Reward

A motivational construct that refers to the positive outcomes or pleasure experienced after engaging in certain actions or behaviors.

Operant Behavior

A type of behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Elicited

Refers to a response that is drawn out or evoked by a specific stimulus or condition.