The DSM-5 is due to be published in May 2013. Which of the following statements is false with regard to this DSM revision?

a) Revisions to the current classification system (DSM-IV-TR) were influenced by the FFM.
b) The DSM-5 revision is expected to utilize a hybrid model of personality disorders, integrating dimensional and categorical approaches.
c) The DSM-5 revision reflects the idea that psychological disorders are distinctly different characteristics in the individuals diagnosed with them, rather than the extremes of normal characteristics.
d) The revisions in the DSM-5 will enable therapists to work with the DSM in new ways in order to provide accurate diagnosis of symptoms.

Ans: c) The DSM-5 revision reflects the idea that psychological disorders are distinctly different characteristics in the individuals diagnosed with them, rather than the extremes of normal characteristics.