Which of the Following Statements Is Most Typical of Individuals

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most typical of individuals with DID?

• A) Periods of "lost time."
• B) Socially inept as a child.
• C) Aware of separate personalities prior to beginning treatment.
• D) Tends to express emotional distress in complaints about her body.

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Definitions:

Self-administered Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where individuals give themselves rewards or punishments to increase or decrease certain behaviors.

Reward

An item, event, or outcome that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, crucial in the processes of learning and conditioning.

Punishment

A consequence given in response to an action or behavior deemed unacceptable or wrong, intended to discourage that behavior.

Psychic Agent

An entity or element within the psyche that is responsible for specific mental functions or activities, often discussed in psychoanalytic theory.