Most Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder

question 267

Multiple Choice

Most cases of dissociative identity disorder

• A) also have a history of physical and/or sexual abuse.
• B) can be traced to a genetic factor.
• C) are caused by a biochemical abnormality in the brain.
• D) result from learning.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge, including thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, through various stages of growth.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development in children.

Strange Situation

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