According to the Sociocognitive Explanation of Dissociative Identity Disorder, Therapists

question 91

Multiple Choice

According to the sociocognitive explanation of dissociative identity disorder, therapists have:

• A) focused too much attention on allowing personalities to reveal themselves and not enough on treatment.
• B) found that most of the patients have distorted perceptions and irrational behavior.
• C) let too many severe cases go unrecognized, undiagnosed, and untreated.
• D) rewarded patients with attention and praise for revealing more and more personalities.

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life.

"Talk Therapy"

A form of psychotherapy where verbal communication is used to explore and address psychological problems and issues.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment primarily involving talking and interaction with a mental health professional, aimed at resolving mental health issues or coping with life's stresses.