Wendy Lewis 1

The current DSM(5) supports a dimensional approach to abnormality, whereas the previous DSM(IV-TR) supported a categorical approach. Some psychologists have suggested that a dimensional model (where behavior exists on a continuum and “abnormal” is simply an extreme form of normal behavior) may be more accurate. Do you support the categorical or the dimensional approach? Which one do you feel is best for classifying personality disorder? Explain.