Laurent Has Three Subpersonalities

question 173

Multiple Choice

Laurent has three subpersonalities. Fiona emerges when Laurent is in an awkward social situation, Grace surfaces during sporting events, and Carlos appears when Laurent is angry. The therapist believes that the mood and conditions under which each subpersonality appears are critical to understanding this disorder, demonstrating a belief in:

• A) avoidant dysmorphia.
• B) state-dependent learning.
• C) convergent variable learning.
• D) neurobiological concordance.

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