Which of the following summarizes the posttraumatic theory for the origin of DID?
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 from the legal system induces people to fake symptoms.
c. Children deal with severe abuse by creating alters who provide an "escape."
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A. a physiological phenomenon B. detected by receptors geared especially for pain C. determined primarily by the intensity of stimulation D. mainly psychological
Cattell's personality theory:
a. was incorporative of several Freudian ideas. b. was closely aligned with Horney's theory. c. was similar to Adler's theory of individual psychology. d. was closely aligned to Erikson's eight stages of development.
What three criteria are commonly used to evaluate psychological assessment procedures? Describe each criterion in detail, and then apply each to the assessment of a problem such as severe anxiety
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is not among the goals to deal with posttraumatic stress disorder, as presented in your textbook?
A. provide emotional support B. relive the experience through journaling C. bring out the details of the experience D. build a sense of courage to go on with life