If Future Editions of the DSM Change to a Dimensional

question 59

Multiple Choice

If future editions of the DSM change to a dimensional approach in the diagnosis of personality disorders, clinicians will have to:

• A) not do anything differently then they are doing now in diagnosing personality disorders.
• B) observe the criteria for diagnoses directly.
• C) rate the degree of dysfunctioning caused by each person's traits in diagnosing personality disorders.
• D) utilize categories versus a dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders.

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