In the categorical versus 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 these are correct

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Supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe that there is too much overlap among the symptoms of the different disorders, the clusters help to categorize but are not based on scientific evidence, and there is high comorbidity among the personality disorders. Therefore, all of these are correct reasons for why the dimensional view is considered superior.

In the Categorical Versus Dimensional Classification Debate, Supporters of the Dimensional