The Dramatic Increase in Reported Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder

question 193

Multiple Choice

The dramatic increase in reported cases of dissociative identity disorder during the past 50 or so years most strongly suggests that symptoms of this disorder involve

• A) illicit drug usage.
• B) promiscuous sexual behavior.
• C) binge eating.
• D) role playing.

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Definitions:

Psychopathology

A sickness or disorder of the mind.

Daily Functioning

The ability of an individual to perform normal daily activities, such as eating, bathing, dressing, paying bills, and socializing.

Social Practice

A pattern of behavior that is regularly and repeatedly performed in a society, and thus, becomes a societal norm.

Diathesis-stress Model

The Diathesis-stress Model is a psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.