Some skeptics have suggested that the role playing of fantasy-prone patients in response to the leading questions of therapists has often contributed to

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The role playing of fantasy-prone patients in response to leading questions may contribute to the development of dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, each with its own pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the world. The use of leading questions by therapists may inadvertently suggest the presence of different personalities or identities to vulnerable patients, leading to the development of this disorder. There is no evidence to suggest that this phenomenon contributes to the development of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or bipolar disorder.

Some Skeptics Have Suggested That the Role Playing of Fantasy-Prone