Most Authentic Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder Have in Common

question 176

Multiple Choice

Most authentic cases of dissociative identity disorder have in common a background of

• A) extremely overprotective parents.
• B) a traumatic childhood characterized by physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
• C) extremely distorted communication patterns in the family.
• D) having been reinforced for "crazy" behavior.

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Definitions:

Cultural Context

The environment and circumstances that influence the values, practices, and beliefs of individuals and communities.

WEIRD

An acronym for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic, used to describe populations that are often the subject of psychological research but may not represent humanity as a whole.

Research Participants

Individuals who partake in scientific studies, often providing data or feedback that is critical to the research outcomes.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability.