College students were asked to pretend that they were accused murderers.Under hypnosis,they typically expressed a second personality when prompted to do so by the examining psychiatrist.This most strongly suggests that dissociative identity disorder may involve

A) low self-esteem.
B) unconscious fear.
C) biosocial factors.
D) role playing.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe psychological condition marked by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual, formerly known as multiple personality disorder.

Role Playing

A method of learning or therapy involving the acting out of roles in specific scenarios to improve skills, understand others, or analyze behavior.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of heightened focus and concentration, often used for therapeutic purposes to modify behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.