A college student observes a roommate going out wearing uncharacteristically seductive clothing,returning 12 to 24 hours later and sleeping for 8 to 12 hours.At other times,the roommate sits on the floor speaking like a young child.Which health problem should be considered?

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Dissociative identity disorder involves the existence of two or more distinct subpersonalities,each with its own patterns of relating,perceiving,and thinking.At least two of the subpersonalities take control of the person's behavior but leave the individual unable to remember the periods of time in which the subpersonality is in control.

A College Student Observes a Roommate Going Out Wearing Uncharacteristically