Not all psychologists agree that dissociative identity disorder is a psychological disorder. What is the most commonly asserted alternative hypothesis used to explain behavior described as "dissociative identity disorder"?

a. The patient has an affective disorder.
b. The patient has organic brain dysfunction.
c. The patient responds to expectations by role playing.
d. The patient is under the influence of psychoactive drugs.


Answer: c.

Psychology

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