Which of the Following Summarizes the Post-Traumatic Theory for the Origin

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summarizes the post-traumatic theory for the origin of DID?

• A) Genetically programmed tendencies to dissociate are triggered by stress.
• B) Therapists unwittingly reinforce role-playing of alter identities.
• C) Children deal with severe abuse by creating alters who provide an "escape"
• D) The rewards of avoiding punishment from the legal system induces people to fake symptoms.

Distinguish between dependent and independent variables in research.

Recognize the different threats to internal validity and strategies to mitigate them.

Understand the concept of validity in the context of research and assessment.

Identify and describe different types of validity used in research.

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is usually increased, reflecting its nature as an asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense.

Equity

The ownership interest held by shareholders in a corporation, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.

Liability

A financial obligation or debt that a company owes to others, which must be settled over time through the transfer of assets or services.

Asset

An asset is a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation, or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit.