After going to a physician complaining of memory loss, Jeff is told that while he was under hypnosis, several different personalities emerged. Each personality is unique, with a name and separate memories. Jeff has ________ disorder.
A) dissociative identity
B) an affective
C) a schizophrenic
D) a somatic symptom

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Jeff's symptoms are consistent with dissociative identity disorder, which is characterized by the presence of multiple distinct identities or personalities. These personalities often have their own memories, behaviors, and thoughts, and the person may experience gaps in their memory as a result of switching between identities. The other options listed are not consistent with Jeff's symptoms.

After Going to a Physician Complaining of Memory Loss, Jeff