The Average Number of Personalities in Dissociative Identity Disorder Is

question 52

True/False

The average number of personalities in dissociative identity disorder is five.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

An ego function to delay gratification of the id’s desires until an appropriate object and mode of satisfaction is found in the real world.

Pleasure Principle

A psychological concept suggesting individuals seek immediate gratification of needs and desires to avoid pain.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the immediate awareness of the individual.

Sibling Rivalry

The competition or animosity between brothers and sisters, which can be motivated by the desire for parental attention, among other factors.