In the categorical vs. dimensional classification debate, supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe this system is superior because
A) there is too much overlap among the symptoms of the different disorders.
B) the clusters help to categorize but are not based on scientific evidence.
C) there is high comorbidity among the personality disorders.
D) all of the above.

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The dimensional view is considered superior because of the high overlap among symptoms of different disorders, lack of scientific evidence behind the cluster categories, and high comorbidity among personality disorders. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

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