Classic films such as Sybil and The Three Faces of Eve as well as the recent television series United States of Tara focused on a disorder called _____ in which an individual presents several distinct personalities.

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The disorder described in the question is Dissociative Identity Disorder, previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder. Schizophrenia involves psychosis, which includes delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Histrionic Personality Disorder is a type of personality disorder characterized by attention-seeking behavior. Dissociative Fugue is a subtype of Dissociative Disorder where an individual suddenly and unexpectedly travels away from their home or work and has no recollection of their past identity.

Classic Films Such as Sybil and the Three Faces of Eve