Pamela Suffers from a Rare Disorder in Which Two Distinct

question 233

Multiple Choice

Pamela suffers from a rare disorder in which two distinct personalities exist, each dominating at particular times. The condition Pamela is suffering is called

• A) conversion disorder.
• B) dissociative identity disorder.
• C) dissociative amnesia.
• D) schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

SRY Gene

A gene on the Y chromosome responsible for initiating male sex determination in humans and most other mammals.

Master Gene

Gene encoding a product that affects the expression of many other genes.

Lactose

A disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and galactose, commonly found in milk and dairy products.

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which females use to feed their young.