The Study by Spanos Et Al

question 46

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 results from people enacting a role.
• 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:

Illusion of Vulnerability

A cognitive bias where individuals underestimate their susceptibility to negative events.

Deindividuated

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, often leading to disinhibited behavior.

Combative

Characterized by an eagerness to fight or be aggressive.

Mindless

Acting or doing something without conscious thought or attention, often resulting in automatic or habitual behavior.