A primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder appears to be ____.

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Research has consistently shown that severe and chronic childhood physical or sexual abuse is a major factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder. Other factors, such as drug and alcohol abuse, may exacerbate symptoms but are not a primary cause. There is little evidence to suggest that inherited brain abnormalities or social isolation and ostracism are direct causes of dissociative identity disorder.

A Primary Factor in the Development of Dissociative Identity Disorder