In dissociative identity disorder, an alter that inflicts pain or punishment on the other personalities by engaging in self-injurious behaviors (such as self-cutting or self-burning)and suicide attempts is called
A)the oppressor.
B)the persecutor.
C)the tyrant.
D)the bully.

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The alter that inflicts pain or punishment on the other personalities is commonly referred to as the persecutor. This alter can engage in self-injurious behavior and make suicide attempts, as well as criticize, belittle, or abuse other alters. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) are not commonly used terms to describe this alter in dissociative identity disorder.

In Dissociative Identity Disorder, an Alter That Inflicts Pain or Punishment