Dimensional Models of Personality Disorders Refining the Research Agenda for DSM-V

Widiger, Thomas A. & Erik Simonsen & Paul Sirovatka & Darrel A. Regier

ISBN 10: 0890422966 / ISBN 13: 9780890422960

Published by American Psychiatric Press, Inc., 2006

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8.9 X 5.9 X 0.7 inches; 315 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dimensional Models of Personality Disorders Refining the Research Agenda for DSM-V
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Press, Inc.
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0890422966
• ISBN 13: 9780890422960
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good-
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

This collection of papers renews long-standing proposals for incorporating a dimensional model of personality disorder within the next DSM. It describes alternative models, addresses questions regarding their clinical application and utility, and suggests that future research seek to integrate such models.

About the Author

Thomas A. Widiger, Ph.D., is professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Erik Simonsen, M.D., is Chief Psychiatrist at Roskilde County Hospital Fjorden and Medical Director at the Institute of Personality Theory and Psychopathology in Roskilde, Denmark.

Paul J. Sirovatka, M.S., is Associate Director for Research at the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education and the Division of Research at the American Psychiatric Association in Washington, D.C.

Darrel A. Regier, M.D., M.P.H., is Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education and Director of the Division of Research at the American Psychiatric Association in Washington, D.C.