If future editions of the DSM change to a dimensional approach in the diagnosis of personality disorders, clinicians will have to:
A) not do anything differently then they are doing now in diagnosing personality disorders.
B) utilize a GAF scale in diagnosing personality disorders.
C) rate the degree of dysfunctioning caused by each person's traits in diagnosing personality disorders.
D) utilize categories versus a dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders.
Ans: C) rate the degree of dysfunctioning caused by each person's traits in diagnosing personality disorders.
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