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james9437

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What was one of the reasons why the categorical model remained the official approach to personality disorder diagnosis as opposed to implementing the dimensional model?
 
  a. There are not adequate data to support the switch.
  b. There is nothing wrong with the categorical approach.
  c. The dimensional model has been found to be inaccurate.
  d. There is no support for the dimensional model.

Question 2

Which of the following is a frequent complaint about the categorical approach to diagnosis in DSM-5 that could be addressed by a dimensional approach?
 
  a. Many patients are misdiagnosed.
  b. The whole system is too psychoanalytic in nature.
  c. Many patients meet the criteria for more than one diagnosis.
  d. The diagnoses are confusing, since they involve several axes.



joanwhite

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.



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