Question

question 8 of 10
which of the following people appears to have dissociative identity disorder?

a. sharon, who thinks the world is against her

b. martin, who thinks the cia is after him

c. tom, who is sometimes energetic and sometimes depressed

d. aaron, who has different personalities

Explanation:

Dissociative identity disorder (formerly multiple personality disorder) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. Option A (Sharon's belief) may relate to a personality disorder or negative thinking, not DID. Option B (Martin's belief) suggests paranoia, not DID. Option C (Tom's mood swings) is more consistent with bipolar disorder or mood disorders, not DID. Option D (Aaron with different personalities) matches the core feature of DID.

Answer:

D. Aaron, who has different personalities