The Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

question 38

Multiple Choice

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) maintains a _____ model of personality disorders.

• A)dimensional
• B)categorical
• C)qualitative
• D)taxonomic

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Definitions:

Learned Behaviors

Actions or reactions that an individual acquires through conditioning or experience as opposed to instincts or innate behaviors.

Actualizing Experiences

Actualizing experiences refer to the processes or activities that enable individuals to realize their full potential or become their true selves.

Stream of Consciousness

A literary style or technique that seeks to depict the myriad thoughts and feelings which pass through the mind.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly observed and measured, typically in a scientific or psychological context.