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:

Set Goals

The act of identifying a desired achievement or outcome and establishing steps or objectives to reach it.

Enroll in a New Class

The act of registering or signing up for an additional or new course of study, often implying a venture into learning something new.

Learn a New Skill

The process of acquiring a new ability or knowledge through practice and study.

Recency Error

A cognitive bias where recent events or experiences are weighted more heavily than older ones in the evaluation of individuals or situations.