The psychological disorder most closely linked to a history of child abuse is ______.
A) conversion disorder
B) dissociative identity disorder
C) dissociative fugue
D) depersonalization disorder

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Dissociative identity disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder) is most closely linked to a history of child abuse. The dissociative nature of the disorder can be seen as a coping mechanism to deal with traumatic experiences.

The Psychological Disorder Most Closely Linked to a History of Child