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Dissociative Disorders Flashcards

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What is Dissociative Identity Disorder

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When a person has two or more distinct/alternate personalities

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What is the difference between Dissociative Identity Disorder and Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia is various psychic functions (ideas, emotions, behaviours) but DID involves the formation of separate personality structures

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What percentage of board certified psychiatrists felt there was strong evidence for DID being a real condition

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21% (58% voiced skepticism)

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What are some characteristics of DID

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  1. personalities (alters) may or may not be aware of each other
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