Asked by Rin Siege Mhill on Jul 16, 2024

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Which of the following perspectives claims that shaping may play a big role in the development of some cases of dissociative identity disorder?

A) behavioral
B) humanistic
C) biological
D) psychoanalytic

Behavioral Perspective

The behavioral perspective is an approach in psychology focusing on observable and measurable behaviors, emphasizing the role of conditioning and environmental influences on behavior.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

  • Identify how psychological perspectives explain the development of dissociative identity disorder.
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sophia israelJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
The behavioral perspective suggests that dissociative identity disorder may develop due to shaping, in which behaviors that are reinforced become more likely to occur again in the future. The development of different identities may begin as a coping mechanism that is reinforced over time.