Proposed Revisions for the DSM-5 Will Change the Diagnosis of Personality

question 87

Multiple Choice

Proposed revisions for the DSM-5 will change the diagnosis of personality disorders in what way?

• 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 Axis I 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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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Neurons

Specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses; the basic working unit of the brain and the nervous system.

Somatic Nerves

Nerves that convey information from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, directing voluntary movement.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue which is under voluntary control and is attached to the skeleton, enabling body movement.