In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of personality assessment, contrasting traditional categorical systems like the DSM with dimensional models such as the Five-Factor Model (FFM). We explore the historical development of personality concepts and examine how the FFM offers a nuanced framework for understanding and treating various personality disorders. The discussion includes the integration of informant reports in assessment, the interplay between personality traits and IQ, and the application of dimensional approaches like the FFM in therapeutic interventions, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Additionally, we address the challenges and debates surrounding the classification of personality disorders in diagnostic manuals, highlighting the shift towards more personalized and dimensional perspectives in clinical practice.​

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