What is the disorder in which a disruption in an individual's identity produces two or more distinct personality states, and can also involve an experience of possession?

a. dissociative amnesia
b. dissociative identity disorder
c. dissociative fugue
d. depersonalization/derealization disorder


Answer: b. dissociative identity disorder

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Josie, age 16, and Hanna, age 28, are pregnant. Who is more likely to receive prenatal care throughout the pregnancy?

A. The women are equally likely to receive prenatal care. B. Josie is more likely to receive prenatal care. C. Hanna is more likely to receive prenatal care. D. Neither woman will likely receive prenatal care.

Psychology

People with agoraphobia are likely to have which of these conditions also?

a. Obsessive-compulsive disorder b. Panic disorder c. Narcolepsy d. Sleep apnea

Psychology

Which question demonstrates the correct placement of the auxiliary verb?

a. "How pig?" b. "How big pig?" c. "How can the pig oink?" d. "How big the pig is?"

Psychology

Research sometimes finds that high need for Achievement people are ineffective when placed in positions of great responsibility. Researchers say this is probably because these people

A. become "burnt-out" in the climb to this position. B. have difficulty delegating authority and relying on subordinates. C. have failed to develop other personality characteristics that might make them effective leaders. D. lose motivation once they reach their goal.

Psychology