The Dimensional Approach to Classification of Mental Disorders Differs from the Categorical

question 102

Multiple Choice

The dimensional approach to classification of mental disorders differs from the categorical approach because the dimensional system provides

• A) lists of symptoms that are associated with all of the forms of psychopathology that are currently believed to exist.
• B) diagnostic labels based on the presence of specific symptoms.
• C) information that is used to determine the cause and treatment of the disorder.
• D) scales that indicate the degree to which patients are experiencing various cognitions, moods, and behaviors.

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