Regarding the Controversy Over Dissociative Identity Disorder,which Statement Is Accurate

question 39

Multiple Choice

Regarding the controversy over dissociative identity disorder,which statement is accurate?

• A) There is concrete evidence to support the conclusion that it involves the formation of more than one distinct personality.
• B) Researchers are convinced that the disorder involves modeling of behaviors and reinforcement for those behaviors.
• C) Although the exact mechanism behind the disorder is not understood,it appears that therapists can "create" dissociative personality disorder in individuals who are highly susceptible to suggestion.
• D) In cases in which a very young child experienced severe emotional and physical abuse,dissociative identity disorder is real.

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Definitions:

Katz

Likely refers to Daniel Katz, an American psychologist known for his contributions to social psychology and the study of attitudes.

Ego-Defensive Function

A psychological mechanism in which individuals adopt attitudes or behaviors to protect their self-esteem or justify actions that might be unacceptable or threatening to their ego.

Attitude Functions

The roles that attitudes play in the cognitive and social processes of an individual, such as expressing values or guiding actions.

Value-Expressive Function

A psychological function wherein attitudes and preferences express the individual's central values and self-concept.