catagories and dimensions are two very philosophical terms. Dimensions, to me, are related to dialectics. Dimensions have polarity, and polarity is the essence of opposites. Catagory is a term that seems to be always popping up. The ability to discern catagories seems to be one of the prime functions of thought. I see the term used often. I need to go back and look at it some more sometime. I know I'm weaseling out here. This is very poor blogging conduct. I wonder how often I'll be finding myself doing it.Psychiatric Times: " change our basic diagnostic stance to a dimensional rather than a categorical one. "