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

question 146

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 Hard

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Definitions:

Greater Risk Taking

The propensity to engage in behaviors that have a potential for significant loss or dangerous outcomes.

Manic Moods

Extreme or exaggerated states of happiness, energy, or irritability, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Positive Moods

Positive moods refer to a state of mind characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and well-being.

Thought Speed

The rate at which an individual can process information, make decisions, or formulate responses.