Describe the characteristics of dissociative identity disorder, and discuss the factors that have been implicated in its development. Why are many mental health professionals skeptical about the validity of this disorder?

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Reagan Huffman

Social Studies

5 July, 07:28

Describe the characteristics of dissociative identity disorder, and discuss the factors that have been implicated in its development. Why are many mental health professionals skeptical about the validity of this disorder?

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Kaylie Logan · Answer 1

The dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by alternating between 2 or more identities that can take complete control of a person's behavior, with distinct names, genders, ages and even thoughts and emotions.

Explanation:

It's the most controversial of disorders because it can be faked and has been discredited. The sociocognitive model claims that is a socially constructed disorder that emanates from the therapist forcing ideas upon someone, in addition to media representation, and cultural expectations.

On the other hand, researchers who hold DID is a valid disorder find distinct brain & bodily changes linked to different identities, and both the psychodynamic & the learning perspectives agree that it may be a way to deal with anxiety