Dissociative Identity Disorder Flashcards
1
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One of the most controversial diagnoses is…
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-dissociative identity disorder
2
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Define: Dissociative Identity disorder
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A PD
- with the apparent appearance within one person of two or more distinct personalities, each with its own name and traits
- previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder
3
Q
Is there empirical support towards the “dissociative amnesia” that allows alters to be created during traumatic experiences?
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-no
4
Q
Evidence suggests MPD is a ________ syndrome.
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-culture-bound
5
Q
What played a major role in fostering the rise of the MPD diagnosis?
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-media, movies, and TV
6
Q
What has been discovered in the process of diagnosing MPD?
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-there has not been a single case in which a patient has not been influenced by the therapist’s suggestions or reports about the disorder in the media
