Which of the Following Is False Concerning the Controversy Around

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false concerning the controversy around the DSM's conceptualization of personality disorders?

• A) Each disorder is described as if it represents something qualitatively different from a "normal" personality, but there is evidence that most of these disorders are merely extreme versions of "normal" personality traits
• B) There is much overlap in diagnostic criteria of the personality disorders
• C) Current studies indicate that the diagnostic criteria of personality disorders exacerbate the stigma attached to mental illness
• D) Diagnosing a personality disorder often requires information that may be difficult for a therapist to obtain

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