Evidence That Many DID Patients Have Suffered Abuse as Children

question 67

Multiple Choice

Evidence that many DID patients have suffered abuse as children leads some psychologists to include dissociative disorders under the umbrella of

• A) borderline personality disorder.
• B) avoidant personality disorder.
• C) anorexia nervosa.
• D) posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Definitions:

Short-term Anxiety

A temporary state of high stress or worry that typically resolves quickly and is often related to specific situations or stimuli.

Approaching Doom

A heightened sense of impending disaster or catastrophic threat, often accompanying anxiety and panic disorders.

Irrational Assumptions

Beliefs that are not based on logic or evidence, often leading to negative effects on mental health.

Meta-worries

Worrying about worry itself, a concept often involved in generalized anxiety disorder where individuals may become anxious about their tendency to worry excessively.