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V@ndy87

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One proposed revision for the DSM-5 pertaining to the diagnosis of personality disorders did not occur. Which change was this?
 
  a. All existing personality disorders will be split into two sub-categories (chronic and intermittent)
  b. All existing personality disorders will be removed and only mood disorders will remain
  c. A categorical approach will be used to achieve diagnosis
  d. A dimensional approach will be used to achieve diagnosis

Question 2

What is anaclitic depression?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Answer to Question 1

d. A dimensional approach will be used to achieve diagnosis

Answer to Question 2

Anaclitic depression or despair is a form of depression seen in infants separated from their attachment figure for a prolonged period of time. There is some debate, however, as to whether the behavior displayed is merely a normal reaction to loss.



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