What Is One Reason That Dissociative Identity Disorder Can Be

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Multiple Choice

What is one reason that dissociative identity disorder can be misdiagnosed as a psychotic disorder?

• A) Both disorders are in the same DSM 5 category.
• B) Mental health professionals generally do not believe that dissociation is possible.
• C) Auditory hallucinations (hearing voices) are very common in both.
• D) Substance abuse makes it difficult to differentiate these disorders.

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