Midori's therapist suggests that she developed a dissociative identity disorder as a way of protecting herself from an awareness of her own hatred for her mother,who did not care for her basic needs and ignored her.The therapist's suggestion most directly reflects a ________ perspective.

A) social-cognitive
B) biosocial
C) biological
D) psychodynamic

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within an individual, each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior and the importance of childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Basic Needs

Fundamental requirements for human survival and well-being, including food, water, shelter, and safety.