One Explanation Offered in Your Textbook for the Recent Rapid

question 94

Multiple Choice

One explanation offered in your textbook for the recent rapid increase in the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder is that:

• A) childhood physical abuse,the primary antecedent of the disorder,has increased.
• B) more therapists believe the disorder is real and elicit reports from their patients that support the diagnosis.
• C) more criminals are receiving psychiatric screening,and dissociative disorders are particularly prevalent in this group.
• D) the disorder is caused by environmental toxins that are now more widespread.

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Definitions:

Inferiority

A feeling of lower standing compared to others, which can stem from real or perceived shortcomings and can motivate efforts to improve oneself or lead to feelings of resignation.

Disturbed Person

An individual experiencing mental or emotional disruption, impacting their daily functioning or behavior.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug, which can lead to various health issues including lung cancer.

Conscious

Pertaining to being aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.