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Running Head: Dissociative Personality Disorder

Dissociative Personality Disorder
Shay Moore

Introduction
Dissociative disorders come in many forms, the most famous of which is dissociative identity disorder. All of the dissociative disorders are thought to stem from trauma experienced by the individual with this disorder. This researcher will assert that successful integration can be successful and often times the most therapeutic result for the individual.
Definition of Dissociative Identity Disorder
By definition Dissociative Identity Disorder is” severe condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in -- and alternately take control of -- an individual. The person also experiences memory loss that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness” (Stephens, 2005).
Dissociative identity disorder seems to be caused by the interface of several factors, overwhelming anxiety and the ability for the......

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