A __________ approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe, while with a __________ approach, the disorder is either present or not.

A) categorical; dimensional
B) dimensional; categorical
C) discrete; continuous
D) reliable; valid
E) valid; reliable

Categorical

Relating to, or based on the classification of people or things into specifically defined groups.

Dimensional

Pertains to an approach in psychology and psychiatry that quantifies symptoms or characteristics on a continuum, rather than categorizing them as present or absent.

Disorder Severity

Refers to the assessment of the intensity or degree of symptoms associated with mental or physical health conditions.