Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

This disorder is also known as multiple personality. Identify the disorder.

Options:

Derealisation Disorder

Dissociative identity disorder

Depersonalisation Disorder

Bipolar I disorder

Correct Answer:

Dissociative identity disorder

Explanation:

Dissociative identity disorder, often referred to as multiple personality, is the most dramatic of the dissociative disorders. It is often associated with traumatic experiences in childhood. In this disorder, the person assumes alternate personalities that may or may not be aware of each other.