Which of the following is true regarding patterns of DID diagnosis over time?
A) Prior to 1980, DID was second only to depression in terms of prevalence.
B) Prior to 1980, only about 200 cases were documented in the entire world.
C) Prior to 1980, DID was the 5th most diagnosed disorder.
D) Since DSM-5, there has been a dramatic, unexplained increase in DID diagnoses.
E) The prevalence of DID diagnoses has not changed over the last 50 years.

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Prior to 1980, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, was considered extremely rare, with only about 200 cases documented worldwide. This rarity was reflected in the psychiatric literature and diagnostic manuals of the time. The dramatic increase in diagnoses observed in the decades following can be attributed to a growing awareness and understanding of the disorder, changes in diagnostic criteria, and increased recognition of the impact of trauma on mental health.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Patterns of DID