After going to a doctor and complaining about memory loss,Jeff is told that,while under hypnosis,several distinct personalities emerged from his mind.Each personality is unique,with a name and separate memories.Jeff has a(n)________ disorder.

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The description given suggests that Jeff has dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder), which is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct and often contrasting identities or personalities within an individual's consciousness. Affective disorders are characterized by abnormal moods and emotions, somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by medical conditions, and schizophrenia involves a range of symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and catatonic behavior. These conditions are not consistent with the description provided for Jeff's disorder.

After Going to a Doctor and Complaining About Memory Loss,Jeff