Dissociative identity disorder was formerly known as ________ disorder.

A) bipolar
B) multiple disintegration
C) multiple personality
D) dissociative personality

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychiatric disorder marked by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities in a single individual, along with gaps in the recall of events, personal information, or traumatic experiences.

Formerly Known

A term used to indicate that a subject or entity was previously recognized by a different name or designation.

Multiple Personality

An outdated term that refers to Dissociative Identity Disorder, characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.