Question

a person with more than one distinct personality was once described as having multiple personality disorder. this type of person would now be described as having:
a. schizoid disorder.

b. dissociative identity disorder.

c. somatoform disorder.

d. multiple anxiety disorder.

Explanation:

Multiple personality disorder is now termed dissociative identity disorder (DID), characterized by multiple distinct personalities. Schizoid disorder involves social detachment, somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without medical cause, and multiple anxiety disorder is not the correct term for this condition. So the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. dissociative identity disorder.