What Is One Advantage of the Categorical System Over the Dimensional

question 188

Multiple Choice

What is one advantage of the categorical system over the dimensional system when it comes to classifying and diagnosing personality disorders? 

• A)convenience
• B)accuracy
• C)communicability
• D)It is better as a prognostic tool

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Definitions:

Multivariate Approach

A statistical method used to analyze multiple variables simultaneously to understand their effect and relationships.

Q-Data Technique

A method used in psychology that involves self-report questionnaires to gather data on individual traits, attitudes, or behaviors.

Multivariate Approach

A research strategy that involves analyzing multiple variables at once to understand complex phenomena or relationships.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of potentially lower-dimensional, unobserved variables called factors.