Because the Origin of Dissociative Identity Disorder in Some Cases

question 16

Multiple Choice

Because the origin of dissociative identity disorder in some cases may stem from the expectations and reinforcements of therapists, the disorder may be considered ____.

• A) somatoform
• B) iatrogenic
• C) psychosomatic
• D) a form of malingering

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that may cause a result, making it difficult to establish a clear causal relationship.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Curvilinear Relationship

A type of relationship between two variables where the change in the outcome variable does not happen in a straight-line manner with changes in the predictor variable.

Factorial Designs

Experimental setups that allow researchers to examine the effects of two or more independent variables on a dependent variable simultaneously.