Norman is a hotel owner with a calm, laid-back style of living who occasionally "splits" into a different personality. This other personality is a cranky, violent old woman. Norman is exhibiting

A. dissociative identity disorder.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. schizophrenia.
D. cyclothymia.


Answer: A

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