The Dramatic Increase in Reported Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder

question 115

Multiple Choice

The dramatic increase in reported cases of dissociative identity disorder during the past 40 or so years most strongly suggests that symptoms of this disorder involve

• A) illicit drug usage.
• B) promiscuous sexual behavior.
• C) binge eating.
• D) role playing.

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Definitions:

Secularization

The process of moving away from religious control and influence over societal institutions and beliefs.

Sociologists

Experts or scholars who study human society and social behavior through the analysis of different societal structures, institutions, and processes.

Consensus

A general agreement or collective unity in opinion among members of a group or society.

Postindustrial Countries

Nations that have transitioned from an economy based on manufacturing to one dominated by services, information, and technology.