Which of the following statements summarizes the posttraumatic theory for the origin of dissociative identity disorder?
A. Therapists unwittingly reinforce role-playing of alter identities.
B. Genetically programmed tendencies to dissociate are triggered by stress.
C. Children deal with severe abuse by creating alters who provide an "escape."
D. The rewards of avoiding punishment by the legal system induce people to fake symptoms.
Answer: C
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