Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder

What was the impact of the book 'Sybil' on the diagnosis of DID?

• It had no impact on the diagnosis of DID.

• It decreased the number of reported cases.

• It caused the disorder to be renamed.

• It led to a significant increase in reported cases.

What is a common misconception about DID as portrayed by Hollywood?

• DID involves multiple people living inside one mind.

• DID is a form of schizophrenia.

• DID is caused by substance abuse.

• DID is accurately portrayed in most films.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of DID?

• Multiple identities

• Memory loss or amnesia

• Chemically-induced personality shifts

• Distress or impairment due to symptoms

What is a key challenge in diagnosing DID?

• It is often confused with schizophrenia.

• It is not recognized by any psychiatrists.

• It is commonly misdiagnosed due to its rarity.

• It is only diagnosed in children.

How do some experts view DID in relation to other disorders?

• As a completely unrelated disorder

• As an extreme version of other disorders

• As a form of depression

• As a type of anxiety disorder

What is the relationship between DID and PTSD according to some psychologists?

• DID and PTSD share no common symptoms.

• DID is a form of PTSD.

• DID is caused by PTSD.

• DID may stem from childhood trauma, similar to PTSD.

What percentage of DID cases in a study could have been diagnosed as borderline personality disorder?

• 30%

• 10%

• 50%

• 70%

Why is DID considered controversial in terms of diagnosis?

• It is a new disorder with no historical cases.

• It is only diagnosed in specific countries.

• It is not recognized by any medical institutions.

• It is diagnosed by only a few psychiatrists.

What is the general consensus among psychiatrists about people with DID?

• They are faking their symptoms.

• They do not require any treatment.

• They are suffering and need help.

• They are dangerous and should be isolated.

What is the effectiveness of tailored therapy for DID?

• It is effective for symptoms related to identity fragmentation.

• It is only effective for children.

• It is ineffective.

• It is only effective when combined with medication.