The Disorder in Which More Than One Distinct Personality Exists

question 110

Multiple Choice

The disorder in which more than one distinct personality exists within one individual is now called ___________ in the DSM-IV.

• A) dissociative identity disorder
• B) dissociative trance disorder
• C) schizophrenia
• D) multiple personality disorder

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Definitions:

Half-sibling Study

Research comparing the traits, behaviors, or illness rates of half-siblings to explore genetic and environmental influences.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that act as instructions to make molecules called proteins, influencing how organisms look and function.

Epigenetics

A perspective that development results from dynamic interactions between genetics and the environment such that the expression of genetic inheritance is influenced by environmental forces.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, determining inherited characteristics.