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sc00by25

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Discuss the various controversies surrounding the role of abuse in the development of DID. What evidence is there to
  suggest that abuse does play a causal role in DID?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following would be the most objective way of evaluating treatment success?
 
  A) measuring the change in selected overt behaviors
  B) asking the client's family and friends to report on the progress they have observed
  C) looking at the client's reports of change
  D) gathering information about the therapist's impression of the changes that have occurred


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Answer to Question 1

While a history of abuse is often reported by those diagnosed with DID, it can only be said that abuse may play a
nonspecific causal role on the development of DID. While abuse is common in those with DID, there are many
other environmental factors that may accompany an abusive situation which may play a more significant role in
DID. Furthermore, if abuse were the true cause of DID, it would be expected that DID would be even more
common than it is. There is also the possibility that many of the reported cases of abuse by those with DID may
not have actually occurred. Thus, while abuse is often frequently reported by those with DID, the conclusion that
abuse plays a causal role is not warranted.

Answer to Question 2

A



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