A Condition in Which Two or More Distinct Personalities Are

question 43

Multiple Choice

A condition in which two or more distinct personalities are present, at different times, in the same person is called ________.

• A)dissociative identity disorder (DID)
• B)schizophrenia (SSD)
• C)plural personality disorder (PPD)
• D)dissociative personality disorder (DPD)

Explain the social information processing theory and its implications for conveying relational and emotional messages electronically.

Understand how both content and relationship dimensions influence interpersonal communication.

Identify behaviors that indicate a lack of consideration for the listener in communication processes.

Acknowledge the irreversible nature of communication and its consequences.

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition that prevents an individual from forming new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, though memories from before the event remain intact.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most commonly associated with prolonged alcoholism.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person has significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, that causes major emotional distress and problems functioning.

Illness Anxiety Disorders

A condition characterized by excessive worry about having or acquiring a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.