The DSM-5 approach to diagnosing personality disorders differs from its approach to other types of disorders in that it explicitly incorporates a ________ perspective into the diagnosis.

A) continuum
B) cluster
C) binary
D) independent

Continuum Perspective

The view that mental health and mental illness exist on a spectrum, suggesting that individuals vary in degree of mental health or illness rather than being categorically healthy or ill.

Diagnosing Personality Disorders

The process of identifying and classifying patterns of behavior and thought that deviate significantly from societal expectations and cause dysfunction or distress.

Independent Perspective

An outlook or viewpoint that is free from the influence or control of others, often leading to unique or unconventional ideas.