Someone Changes Periodically from One Identity to Another, Complete with Different

question 173

Multiple Choice

Someone changes periodically from one identity to another, complete with different names, memories, and preferred activities. What condition does this person have?

• A) dissociative identity disorder
• B) schizophrenia
• C) depression
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Definitions:

Emotionally Healthy Adult

An individual who has achieved a successful balance of recognizing, accepting, and managing their emotions effectively while engaging in healthy relationships.

Allport's Six Criteria

A set of characteristics identified by psychologist Gordon Allport to describe the nature of mature, healthy personality, including extension of the sense of self and emotional security.

Proprium

Proposed by Gordon Allport, it refers to all aspects of a person's self that make for unity and consistency over time.

Development Stages

Phases or periods in an individual's life characterized by specific developmental tasks, challenges, or potentialities.