Dr. Wilson is a psychologist who asserts that psychologists would benefit by adapting the Five-Factor Model in their understanding of certain mental disorders. Which of the following is most likely to be true with regard to Dr. Wilson's beliefs?
a) Dr. Wilson believes that normal people are qualitatively, rather than quantitatively, different from abnormal people.
b) Dr. Wilson agrees with the prevailing DSM-IV-TR method of describing mental disorders.
c) Dr. Wilson's belief is without empirical support.
d) Dr. Wilson's belief is consistent with the dimensional approach to psychopathology.
Answer: d) Dr. Wilson's belief is consistent with the dimensional approach to psychopathology.
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