Those who care for individuals with dissociative disorders must be aware that they often will try to __________ the staff members who are caring for them
a. Manipulate
b. Harm
c. Date
d. Persecute
A
As with many individuals with mental health disorders, clients with a dissociative disorder frequently will try to manipulate the staff to benefit themselves. Harming, dating, or persecuting the staff is not typical behavior of a person with a dissociative disorder.
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