Around her parents, Fiona is often depressed and sarcastic; with friends, she is caring and cheerful; and with her boyfriend, she is fun-loving and flirtatious. As an adolescent, Fiona is probably:
A) suffering from dissociative identity disorder, also called multiple personality disorder
B) a normal teen who manifests different aspects of herself in different social situations
C) depressed and trying to get more attention presenting a variety of different behaviors
D) highly imaginative and disingenuous, and experimenting with a variety of attributes

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Fiona's behavior is typical of many adolescents who adjust their behavior and presentation according to different social contexts. This adaptability does not indicate a disorder but rather a normal process of exploring identity and interpersonal relationships.

Around Her Parents, Fiona Is Often Depressed and Sarcastic; with Friends