Most people with dissociative identity disorder exhibit high __________ and experienced a history of __________.
a) child abuse; criminal behavior.
b) hypnotic susceptibility; child abuse.
c) hypnotic susceptibility; criminal behavior.
d) sensation seeking; amnesia.
Question 2
According to Claire's friends, she never exhibited signs of DID. However, after watching Sybil on TV and visiting a therapist regularly, Claire began exhibiting different personalities.
A socio-cultural theory of the development of Claire's DID would suggest that
a) Claire must have been sexually abused as a child.
b) Claire must have come from a dysfunctional family and had few friends growing up.
c) Claire's alters appeared in response to exposure to media and therapists' suggestions.
d) Claire has repressed memories for too long.