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Which condition was previously known as multiple personality disorders?
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dissociative identity disorder
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What disorders involves the turning off of consciousness such as a multiple personality disorder?
The type of disorder is dissociation. There are many kinds of dissociative disorders. One of these is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). The old name for this was Multiple Personality Disorder.
What are some misunderstandings of multiple personality disorders?
People don't take it seriously.
What has the author Valerie Sinason written?
Valerie Sinason has written: 'Attachment, trauma, and multiplicity' -- subject(s): Multiple Personality Disorder, Multiple personality, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Treatment, Psychology 'Mental handicap and the human condition' -- subject(s): Mental health, Brain damage, Case studies, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Patients, People with mental disabilities 'Attachment, trauma, and multiplicity' -- subject(s): Multiple Personality Disorder, Multiple personality, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Treatment, Psychology 'Night shift' 'Comprendiendo a Tu Hijo Discapacitado'
What are some special disorders?
If you mean mental disorders there's manic depressive disorder (bipolar disorder) anti-social personality disorder, multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and there is also autism.
What has the author Corbett H Thigpen written?
Corbett H. Thigpen has written: 'The three faces of Eve' -- subject(s): Case studies, Psychotherapy, Multiple personality, Personality disorders
Can a person have schizoid PD and schizotypal PD?
yes because it is possible to have multiple personality disorder and those two disorders are somewhat alike
What has the author Jean Small Brinson written?
Jean Small Brinson has written: 'A Cry in the Night' 'Murderous memories' -- subject(s): Biography, Mental health, Multiple personality, Personality disorders
What does the acronym MPD stand for?
The acronym MPD stand for Multiple Personality Disorder, which is a condition of the brain where a person displays multiple, distinct identities or personalities.
What is multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes?
The multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes are three related disorders affecting the thyroid and other hormonal (endocrine) glands of the body. MEN has previously been known as familial endocrine adenomatosis.
Why can genetic and environmental factors be confused?
This may be because there are multiple factors involved, different disorders with different pathologies, or a combination of both contributing to the condition.
What did sybil do that was so important?
She rode 40 miles to warn people that the British were attacking during the revolutionary War, just like Paul Revere, only her ride was twice as long.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using objective personality tests versus projective personality tests?
Objective personality tests offer standardized scoring and interpretation, making them more reliable and easier to replicate. They also tend to be quicker and more cost-effective. However, they may lack depth in understanding complex personality traits. Projective tests, on the other hand, can provide insight into unconscious thoughts and feelings, offering a more comprehensive view of an individual's personality. However, they are subjective in interpretation and may be more time-consuming and costly.
