Often, Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) Receive

question 59

Multiple Choice

Often, cases of dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder) receive wide press coverage, leading people to believe this disorder is a relatively common psychological problem when, in fact, it is quite rare. People's estimates of the prevalence of dissociative identity disorder may be influenced to a large extent by the

• A)representativeness heuristic.
• B)conjunction fallacy.
• C)availability heuristic.
• D)hindsight bias.

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Definitions:

Primary Drive

Basic, innate urges such as hunger and thirst that motivate behavior to satisfy physiological needs.

Hunger

A natural physical condition that signals the body's need for food.

Cultural Factors

Cultural factors refer to the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that influence the behavior of individuals within a particular society or group.

Emotional Expressions

The observable signs of an individual's emotional state, often communicated through facial expressions, voice, and body language.