Asked by Patrick McKay on May 11, 2024

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What are the various personalities in a person with dissociative identity disorder called? How many of these personalities must there be for a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder?

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A complex psychological condition that is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality identities or states that control an individual's behavior at different times.

Personalities

Consists of the enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish one person from another.

  • Define dissociative identity disorder (DID) and its diagnostic criteria including the number and type of personalities.
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harrison prykeMay 15, 2024
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The various personalities are called "alters." There must be at least two alters for the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.