The Post-Traumatic Model of DID

question 100

Multiple Choice

The post-traumatic model of DID

• A)has the most substantial empirical support.
• B)assumes that DID begins in childhood as a result of severe abuse.
• C)assumes that DID is created in therapy.
• D)assumes DID is due to suggestions from the media.

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Definitions:

Brain Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, the left and right hemispheres, each responsible for different functions and skills.

Roger Sperry

A neuropsychologist and neurobiologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on the split-brain, which helped advance understanding of the lateralization of the brain.

Cognitive Psychology

This aspect of psychology deals with the examination of cognitive functions including perception, thought, learning, and memory.

Mental Events

Happenings within the mind, such as thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.