Answer to Question #258808 in Psychology for khuboni

Question

Describe the dimensions the DSM uses to classify mental disorders

Answer 1

DSM-5 introduced two-dimensional methods to classify mental disorders, allowing clinicians to classify and determine whether a particular disorder is present or absent. The Dimensional approach provides specialists to assess the severity of the condition, and these are levels of personality functioning, which involves DSM-5 diagnosis based on identity aspects, self-function, and intimacy. Secondly is the pathological personality traits dimension; this identifies traits such as antagonism, detachment, and psychoticism.