Some Have Proposed That the Personality Disorders Be Replaced or Supplemented

question 88

Multiple Choice

Some have proposed that the personality disorders be replaced or supplemented by a dimensional model in which individuals would be rated on a series of personality dimensions as well as a categorical diagnosis. It is believed that this would have advantages over a purely categorical system. Which of the following would be such an advantage?

• A) It would retain more information about each individual.
• B) It would be more flexible.
• C) It would avoid arbitrary decisions involved in assignment to a diagnostic category.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Nonshared Environments

The unique environmental influences that contribute to differences in behavior and development among individuals living in the same household.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, making them genetically identical and sharing 100% of their DNA.

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Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located in the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.