Which of the following individuals is most likely to receive a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder?

A) Shiloh makes repetitive strange utterances and movements as if in a trance.
B) Jack often wanders away from his home and returns home when he chooses to.
C) Ellen appears to have alternate personalities that are extremely different from each other.
D) Ronald often inflicts self-injuries consciously and turns up at hospitals.

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Mourice McDuffie · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Ellen's description fits the diagnostic criteria for dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder. The presence of distinct and separate identities or personalities is a key feature of this disorder. The other options describe behaviors that may be indicative of other disorders (A may indicate trance or possession disorder, B may indicate a wandering behavior, and D may indicate borderline personality disorder or self-harm disorder).

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