Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia

question 86

Multiple Choice

Dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia

• A)are two entirely different disorders.
• B)are synonyms.
• C)are very similar; the schizophrenic has two personalities, while the person with dissociative identity disorder has three or more.
• D)are similar in that both involve a split between cognition and emotion.

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Definitions:

Sensory Control Center

A term that refers to the parts of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the environment.

Oldest Regions

refers to the most ancient parts of the brain, such as the brainstem and cerebellum, which govern fundamental life functions like breathing, heart rate, and motor coordination.

Breathing

The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs, vital for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Highly Aroused

A state of heightened physiological activity, often associated with increased readiness or alertness.