Zhang Wei reported to his therapist that he hears several voices in his head and that some of his actions or words are being controlled by other people inside him.Zhang Wei's symptoms are representative of ________ disorder.
A)somatic symptom
B)narcissistic personality
C)dissociative identity
D)histrionic personality

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Zhang Wei's symptoms of hearing voices and feeling like his actions are being controlled by others are indicative of dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. Somatic symptom disorder involves physical symptoms without an underlying medical cause. Narcissistic personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder involve traits related to self-centeredness and attention-seeking, but do not include symptoms related to hearing voices or feeling controlled by others.

Zhang Wei Reported to His Therapist That He Hears Several