The Basic Origin of Disorders Such as Dissociative Identity Disorder

question 91

Multiple Choice

The basic origin of disorders such as dissociative identity disorder and multiple personality disorder is

• A)a birth defect
• B)a chemical imbalance
• C)drug abuse
• D)the need to escape
• E)a fear of social situations

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