How does the DSM-5 alternative model conceptualize personality disorders?
What will be an ideal response?
Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
? The DSM-5 incorporates a continuum model into the diagnosis of the personality disorders.
? The DSM-5 specifies five personality dimensions on which both normal and abnormal variation in personality can be described.
? The DSM-5 retain six specific personality disorder types that have received the most empirical support over the years-the antisocial (psychopathic) type, the avoidant type, the narcissistic type the borderline type, the obsessivecompulsive type, and the schizotypal type.
? The criteria for the diagnosis of each of these types will not only be in the form of specific behaviors, thoughts, or feelings individuals must show, rather, individuals will be rated on the extent to which their sense of self and their interpersonal functioning are a good match with the core traits of that type.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Spanish B. Portuguese C. Russian D. English
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