Dr. Staines has repeatedly read that multiple personality disorder does not occur in elderly males, yet she is currently working in private practice with an 80-year-old man who fits diagnostic criteria for the disorder. She publishes her notes on her work with this person to show that the prevailing wisdom is not completely correct. She has done an)________ study.
A) intrinsic case
B) longitudinal
C) geriatric
D) instrumental case

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An instrumental case study is used to provide insight into an issue or to challenge a generalization. Dr. Staines is using her work with the 80-year-old man to challenge the prevailing wisdom about multiple personality disorder in elderly males.

Dr Staines Has Repeatedly Read That Multiple Personality Disorder Does