The main distinction between the DSM 5 and previous versions is that it is based on a dimensional modell

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The main distinction between the DSM-5 and previous versions is not solely its use of a dimensional model, but rather its integration of dimensional assessments for some disorders, updates in classifications, and changes in criteria for diagnoses. The DSM-5 still primarily uses a categorical approach to diagnosing mental disorders.

The Main Distinction Between the DSM 5 and Previous Versions