The study by Spanos et al. ,based on the "Hillside Strangler" Ken Bianchi,showed that
A)people without dissociative identity disorder can adopt multiple personalities if a situation demands it.
B)dissociative identity disorder results from people enacting a role.
C)dissociative identity disorder does not sway a jury when used as part of an insanity defense.
D)malingering cannot be detected by psychiatrists.

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The study by Spanos et al. found that people without dissociative identity disorder can adopt multiple personalities if a situation demands it. This suggests that dissociative identity disorder may not be a genuine disorder, but rather a response to situational demands or social influence.

The Study by Spanos Et Al