Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Cited

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be cited by psychologists as a reason to be skeptical about dissociative identity disorder (DID) ?

• A)PET scan studies of people diagnosed with DID
• B)a steep increase in DID rates from the 1970s to 1990s
• C)evidence for memory dissociation in those diagnosed with DID
• D)the association between DID and stressful events

---

Definitions:

Genetically Triggered

Describes a condition or trait that is activated or expressed due to certain genetic codes or mutations.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An integrated perspective that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis in understanding health and illness.

Heredity

The transmission of physical or genetic characteristics from parents to offspring through genes.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, plant, or animal lives or operates, including natural, social, and built factors.