In Some Ways, for Those Patients with Dissociative Identity Disorder

Multiple Choice

In some ways, for those patients with dissociative identity disorder (DID) and who have suffered horrific childhood abuse, DID can be seen as an adaptive response.Why?

A) The patient receives a great deal of attention for the past abuse he or she suffered.
B) Overall, mental health is improved.
C) Psychologically, at least, the child can escape an intolerable situation.
D) Family problems are identified and acknowledged for the first time.