Compared with a Categorical System, a Dimensional Approach to Classification

question 16

Multiple Choice

Compared with a categorical system, a dimensional approach to classification

• A) allows all symptoms to be described regardless of cut-off scores.
• B) allows all disorders to be classified into discrete, valid categories.
• C) would be more promising if it decreased interrater reliability.
• D) would allow symptoms to be rated cross-culturally.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where market supply and demand balance each other.

Supply Decrease

A situation in economics where the amount of a certain good or service that producers are willing to provide at a specific price level reduces.

Demand Decrease

A reduction in the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a certain price over a specific period.