There is dispute about the importance of trauma as a factor in the etiology of dissociative identity disorder (DID) because

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While trauma is often considered a contributing factor to DID, research has shown that the relationship between trauma and dissociation is complex and not fully understood. Some studies have found that a history of abuse or trauma is more common among those with DID, but others have found little evidence of dissociation in individuals who have experienced abuse. Therefore, the importance of trauma as a factor in the etiology of DID is disputed. Choice A is not accurate because there are generally agreed upon definitions of trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse. Choice C is not accurate because it is possible to identify and confirm experiences of trauma through medical records, self-reports, and witness accounts. Choice D is not accurate because denial of trauma is common among individuals with DID, and the lack of acknowledgment does not necessarily mean that trauma did not occur.

There Is Dispute About the Importance of Trauma as a Factor