Question

In recent years, researchers have offered alternatives to the categorical approach to the diagnosis of mental disorders. Specifically, the _____ approach has received significant attention, especially regarding the _____ disorders.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is dimensional and personality, respectively.

Explanation:

The dimensional approach views disorders as appearing in various degrees. For example, a person may present different levels, or dimensions, of a certain trait, such as empathy or self-esteem. In contrast, the categorical approach sees disorders as a matter of simply having them or not.

A common analogy is that, while the categorical approach is an on/off switch, the dimensional approach is more like a dimmer switch.