What Is One Criticism of the DSM Classification of Personality

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is one criticism of the DSM classification of personality disorders as discrete categories rather than dimensional traits?

• A) Category names are arbitrary.
• B) A categorical approach does not explain etiology.
• C) The labels have created more problems than they solved.
• D) There are a lot of people with serious personality problems who do not fit the official DSM-IV-TR subtypes.

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Definitions:

Cultural System

An organized set of symbols, beliefs, values, and practices shared by a group, which shapes its members' worldview and identity.

Personality System

A concept in psychology that refers to the organization of an individual's distinguishing personal traits, patterns of behavior, and thought processes.

Systemic Evolution

The process of significant and fundamental change in system structures, patterns, or dynamics over time.

Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his development of action theory and for his contributions to the functionalist framework in sociology.