The Study by Spanos Et Al

question 77

Multiple Choice

The study by Spanos et al.,based on the "Hillside Strangler" Ken Bianchi,showed that

• A)people without dissociative identity disorder can adopt multiple personalities if a situation demands it.
• B)dissociative identity disorder is always the same from person to person .
• C)dissociative identity disorder does not sway a jury when used as part of an insanity defense.
• D)malingering cannot be detected by psychiatrists.

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Definitions:

Awareness

The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, often regarding social issues or personal health.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to repeat over and over.

Mild Anxiety

A low level of anxiety that can act as a motivator or signal to pay attention, without significantly impairing daily function.

Trait Anxiety

A personality characteristic that denotes a tendency toward anxiety across various situations or over time.