Dr Staines Has Repeatedly Read That Multiple Personality Disorder Does

question 58

Multiple Choice

Dr. Staines has repeatedly read that multiple personality disorder does not occur in elderly males, yet she is currently working in private practice with an 80-year-old man who fits diagnostic criteria for the disorder. She publishes her notes on her work with this person to show that the prevailing wisdom is not completely correct. She has done an) ________ study.

• A) intrinsic case
• B) longitudinal
• C) geriatric
• D) instrumental case

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