Which of the Following Statements Is Least Accurate Concerning Dissociative

question 223

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is least accurate concerning dissociative identity disorder?

• A) The separate personalities are usually aware of one another.
• B) Transitions between the separate identities often occur suddenly.
• C) The separate identities can differ in age, race, gender, or sexual orientation.
• D) Most individuals with dissociative identity disorder also have anxiety, mood, or personality disorders.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept typically developed in infancy.

Conservation

A cognitive ability that enables an individual to understand that redistributing material does not affect its mass, number, volume, or length.

Formal Operational

The final stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Thinking

Abstract thinking is the ability to consider concepts, understand complex ideas, and apply problem-solving strategies beyond the concrete and immediate.