There is compelling evidence of a connection between dissociative identity disorder and ______.
A) damage to the cerebellum
B) childhood abuse
C) adjustment problems during adolescence
D) a family history of borderline personality development

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The most widely accepted theory is that individuals with dissociative identity disorder have experienced severe and repeated childhood trauma or abuse, especially before the age of 6. Dissociation may have served as a coping mechanism to protect the individual from the overwhelming emotional pain associated with the traumatic experiences.

There Is Compelling Evidence of a Connection Between Dissociative Identity