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s.tung

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The dimensional approach to the classification of psychopathology
 
  a. assumes that abnormal behavior is qualitatively different from normal behavior.
  b. was adopted by DSM-III-R, DSM-IV, and DSM-IV-TR.
  c. is consistent with the idea that abnormal and normal behaviors differ in degree, not in kind.
  d. none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the categorical approach to diagnosis?
 
  a. It doesn't accurately reflect the true nature of most diagnostic constructs.
  b. It makes it more difficult for people to earn a diagnosis and obtain treatment.
  c. It makes it less likely that clinicians will fudge when assigning a diagnosis.
  d. It makes it less likely that treatment-seekers will be stigmatized.



jennafosdick

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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