1-112One Proposed Revision for the DSM-5 Pertaining to the Diagnosis

question 52

Multiple Choice

1-112.One proposed revision for the DSM-5 pertaining to the diagnosis of personality disorders did not occur.Which change was this?

• A)All existing personality disorders will be split into two sub-categories (chronic and intermittent)
• B)All existing personality disorders will be removed and only mood disorders will remain
• C)A categorical approach will be used to achieve diagnosis
• D)A dimensional approach will be used to achieve diagnosis

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