The proposed dimensional model places primary emphasis on

a. reducing stigma associated with a personality disorder diagnosis.
b. explaining the etiology of personality disorders.
c. reducing the number of personality disorder diagnoses.
d. ratings of maladaptive traits.


Answer: d.

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