Kat Is Giving a Report on the Sociocognitive Model of Dissociative

question 202

Multiple Choice

Kat is giving a report on the sociocognitive model of dissociative identity disorder (DID) in her psychopathology seminar. A main conclusion that you would expect to hear from her talk is that

• A) most clinical psychologists agree that DID is a valid psychological disorder.
• B) most claims of sexual abuse as a precursor to DID have been proven with corroborating evidence.
• C) DID is created by questionable therapeutic practices rather than being a true disorder.
• D) the diagnosis of DID has dropped nearly a hundredfold since 1979.

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Definitions:

Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and distribution.

Future Expectations

Predictions or anticipations about what will happen or how situations will unfold in the future.

Coping Technique

A method or strategy used by an individual to deal with stressful situations, emotions, or challenges.

Self-discrepancy

The gap between one's actual self and ideal or ought selves, which can influence emotions and behaviors.