Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Cited

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be cited by psychologists as a reason to be skeptical about dissociative identity disorder (DID) ?

• A)PET scan studies of people diagnosed with DID
• B)a steep increase in DID rates from the 1970s to 1990s
• C)evidence for memory dissociation in those diagnosed with DID
• D)the association between DID and stressful events

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Definitions:

Milgram's Study

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, demonstrating the power of authority in compelling individuals to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Shock

A medical condition involving a sudden drop in blood flow throughout the body, often caused by severe injury or infection.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel accountable for their actions because the responsibility is perceived to be shared among all group members.

Just-World Hypothesis

The notion that many people need to believe that the world is fair and that justice is served, that bad people are punished and good people are rewarded.