Noah's therapist suggests that Noah developed a dissociative identity disorder in order to misbehave without feeling a strong sense of personal shame.The therapist's suggestion most directly reflects a(n)________ perspective.

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The therapist's suggestion that Noah developed a dissociative identity disorder to avoid feeling personal shame is a psychodynamic perspective. Psychodynamic theories suggest that behavior and psychological problems arise from unconscious conflicts and repressed emotions. The therapist's suggestion implies that Noah's behavior is a result of underlying unconscious conflicts and emotions related to shame.

Noah's Therapist Suggests That Noah Developed a Dissociative Identity Disorder