AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Dissociative identity disorder is associated with overwhelming experiences, traumatic events and/or abuse that occurred in childhood. Dissociative identity disorder was previously referred to as multiple personality disorder.

Detailed explanation-2: -DID was called multiple personality disorder up until 1994 when the name was changed to reflect a better understanding of the condition-namely, that it is characterized by fragmentation or splintering of identity, rather than by proliferation or growth of separate personalities.

Detailed explanation-3: -DID was called multiple personality disorder until 1994, when the name was changed to reflect a better understanding of the condition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dissociative identity disorder used to be called multiple personality disorder or split personality disorder. DID is one of several dissociative disorders. These disorders affect a person’s ability to connect with reality.

Detailed explanation-5: -A split personality is a popular term for DID. In the past, DID was known as multiple personality disorder. People with DID have two or more distinct personalities. They do not present as simple changes in traits or moods.