According to Merskey, Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to Merskey, cases of dissociative identity disorder

• A) represent a legitimate psychiatric disorder.
• B) are most frequently found in individuals with criminal inclinations.
• C) may be iatrogenic conditions unintentionally caused by practitioners.
• D) are frequently cases of individuals faking or malingering their illnesses.
• E) are more common outside of North America.

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Definitions:

Apomixis

Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that allows plants to produce seeds without fertilization, leading to offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Scarification

A process of weakening the outer coat of seeds to encourage germination, can be chemical, mechanical, or thermal.

Imbibition

Imbibition is the process of absorption of water by substances, causing them to swell without dissolving, critically initiating seed germination.

Vernalization

The process by which exposure to cold temperatures for a certain length of time induces a plant to flower.