A Recent In-Depth Study by Lewis and Colleagues of 12

question 76

Multiple Choice

A recent in-depth study by Lewis and colleagues of 12 convicted murderers diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder looked into their backgrounds. The study found strong evidence that

• A) each was a pathological liar long before showing signs of dissociative disorder.
• B) disordered thinking was associated with abnormal brain functioning.
• C) each was severely abused, both physically and sexually.
• D)each had vivid memories of being tortured and neglected by strangers.

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Definitions:

Temperature Change

A variation in temperature, which can refer to atmospheric conditions or bodily measurements, and can indicate changes in health or environmental conditions.

Fifth Vital Sign

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Pain Medication

Drugs used to relieve pain, ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids, tailored to the type and severity of pain experienced.

Pulse Pressure

The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures, reflecting the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.