Aryn tells her new therapist, "I had a pretty awful childhood, and now I am pretty sure that I have two different personalities. One is sad and has low self-esteem, and the other is an energetic risk-taker who is friendly and talkative. I don't like the sad personality and am hoping I can eliminate it." The therapist thinks that sounds a lot like a different disorder. Which one of the following questions would best help the therapist diagnose Aryn?
A. Have you been experiencing these symptoms for at least two years?
B. Have you ever thought about or attempted to harm or kill yourself?
C. Do you always remember what you did during your sad and your energetic periods?
D. Do you ever experience hallucinations or periods of disorganized speech?
Answer: C
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