Which of the following disorders do many psychologists believe is not a valid diagnosis?

a. Dissociative identity disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Histrionic personality disorder
d. Post-traumatic stress disorder


Answer: A

Rationale: This is a category of mental disorders characterized by a split between conscious awareness from feeling, cognition, memory, and identity.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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