The categorical approach to personality disorders assumes that:
A) problematic personality traits are either present or absent.
B) personality disorders are best understood on a continuum based on severity of symptoms.
C) individuals can turn their symptoms off and on like a light switch.
D) children as well as adults should be diagnosed with personality disorders.
Answer: A) problematic personality traits are either present or absent.
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