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Describe the Two Main Dissociative Disorders

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Describe the two main dissociative disorders. Offer one piece of evidence for and one piece of evidence against the validity of the dissociative identity disorder diagnosis.


Definitions:

Looking-glass Self

A social psychological concept suggesting that an individual's self-concept is shaped by how they believe others perceive them.

Self-concept

An individual's understanding and evaluation of their own behaviors, abilities, and unique characteristics; essentially, one's mental and conceptual understanding of themselves.

Perceptions

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted, often influenced by an individual's experiences and biases.

Dual Nature

The concept that something has two fundamental components or aspects, often seen in discussions about light acting as both a particle and a wave.

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