Shelley started her new job on Monday and introduced herself to everyone in the office.Her voice was very pleasant, and she quickly started to work, filling in invoices using her right hand.On Friday when she came to work, she insisted her name was Virginia.Her voice was different and grated on the nerves of her coworkers.And, she used her left hand to fill in the invoices.When coworkers asked her about the change in name and other characteristics, Shelley was extremely confused, and wasn't sure what they were talking about.In this case, it is likely that Shelley would be classified as having:

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Shelley's sudden change in name, behavior, and use of a different hand is indicative of dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. DID involves a fragmentation of one's identity due to severe trauma or abuse. The different identities, or alters, can have distinct voices, mannerisms, and even physical abilities. Shelley's confusion when confronted with the changes suggests that she may be experiencing dissociative amnesia, where one forgets personal information and experiences related to their alter identities.

Shelley Started Her New Job on Monday and Introduced Herself