The main reason why dissociative identity disorder patients tend to have many additional psychological disorders is that
A. the number of personalities increases the number of disorders.
B. the severe trauma of childhood leads to many problems in later life.
C. they seek attention.
D. they are substance abusers.
Answer: B
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A. Motivation B. Misinformation C. Decay D. Interference
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