What is an aspect of the character strengths classification scheme that Patterson and Seligman developed as a complement to the DSM?
A) The character strengths classification scheme incorporates a more cognitive approach to understanding mental disorders.
B) By providing a taxonomy of emotional disturbances, the character strengths scheme simplifies diagnosis and treatment.
C) By considering new research findings, therapists are better able to understand and treat mental disorders.
D) The character strengths assessment of characteristics such as wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence are important to assess and consider when working with mental disorders.

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The character strengths classification scheme developed by Peterson and Seligman (not Patterson) focuses on positive traits and virtues such as wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence, offering a complementary perspective to the pathology-focused DSM.

What Is an Aspect of the Character Strengths Classification Scheme