Some researchers criticize the concept of personality disorders on the grounds that ________.
A) these disorders are mere variations of normal personality
B) there are no criticisms, actually
C) there is no universal way to assess whether an individual has such a disorder
D) because these disorders are exceptionally rare, it is difficult to make generalizations about the disorders

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Some researchers argue that personality disorders are not distinct from normal personality traits but are simply extreme variations of them. These critics argue that the diagnostic criteria are too subjective and that the definitions of these disorders are not based on empirical evidence. As a result, they argue that diagnosing someone with a personality disorder pathologizes normal human variation rather than recognizing the individual's unique personality characteristics.

Some Researchers Criticize the Concept of Personality Disorders on the Grounds