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1 Discuss at least three purposes of classification and diagnostic systems for psychopathology.

2 Compare and contrast the categorical approach to classifying psychopathology of the DSM‐5 with at least one of the dimensional approaches to classifying psychopathology. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages for each approach.

3 Are dimensional approaches to thinking about psychopathology superior to categorical approaches? Provide evidence for your answer.