When a typical experience becomes long-lasting or severe this is referred to the _______ nature of a psychological disorder
A) formal classification
B) symptoms
C) dimensionality
D) treatment.
Answer: C
Rationale: Psychological disorders can be dimensional in nature; they consist of typical experiences, except that they are more severe and longer lasting than usual, and may occur in inappropriate contexts.
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