What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder and What Is the Controversy

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Essay

What is dissociative identity disorder and what is the controversy behind it? What evidence is used to either support or contradict the validity of the disorder?

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Definitions:

Negative Views

Pessimistic or unfavorable opinions or beliefs about something or someone.

Effort Justification

A psychological phenomenon where individuals rationalize the effort they put into a task by increasing their valuation of the outcome.

Minimal Deterrence

A strategy in international relations aimed at preventing undesirable actions by other states, using the least force or threat possible.

Overjustification

The phenomenon where providing an extrinsic reward for behavior that was previously intrinsically rewarding can lead to a reduction in intrinsic motivation.