Asked by naman dhiman on Jun 10, 2024

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__________ is the DSM-5 label for the disorder in which certain aspects of a person's identity become detached or dissociated; it was formerly known as ______.

A) Multiple personality disorder; dissociative identity disorder
B) Dissociative identity disorder; split personality disorder
C) Dissociative identity disorder; multiple personality disorder
D) Split personality disorder; multiple personality disorder
E) Multiple personality disorder; split personality disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological condition where a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities.

Multiple Personality Disorder

Now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, it is a mental condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.

Split Personality

An outdated term, often incorrectly used to describe Dissociative Identity Disorder, which involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states.

  • Describe the historical backdrop and development of diagnostic classifications in dissociative and somatic symptom disorders.
  • Elucidate the diagnostic requisites and characteristics of memory impairment in dissociative disorders according to the DSM-5.
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JADAE ROBINSONJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the DSM-5, the label for the disorder in which certain aspects of a person's identity become detached or dissociated is dissociative identity disorder. This disorder was formerly known as multiple personality disorder. Option A and B both use outdated terms for the disorder, while options D and E use different names for the same disorder, causing confusion. Therefore, option C is the best choice.