A Concern About the DSM-5's Classification System for Personality Disorders

question 24

Multiple Choice

A concern about the DSM-5's classification system for personality disorders is that

• A)about half of the people who meet criteria for one personality disorder also meet criteria for another personality disorder.
• B)some of the disorders are rare in community settings,and even in most clinical settings.
• C)many people who seem to have a serious personality problem don't fit any of the personality disorder diagnoses.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Status

An established position in a social structure that carries with it a degree of prestige.

Intellectual Talent

The capacity for complex thought processes, creativity, problem-solving, and acquiring knowledge.

Innate Trait

A characteristic, ability, or quality that is present from birth, not acquired through learning or experience.

Social Experience

The acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values through interactions with others in society.