The five-factor model is a __________.
A. model of normal personality that includes an expanded description of the five basic personality dimensions
B. model that attempts to explain personality disorders by dividing them into five main categories
C. model that explains the causes of personality disorders by describing the five most important factors that lead to their development
D. five-step model for the treatment of personality disorders
Answer: A
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