All of the following have been cited as reasons for changes in the prevalence of dissociative identity disorder over the years EXCEPT:
A)changes in the diagnostic criteria for the disorder.
B)publication of popular accounts such as "Sybil."
C)changes in the medical sophistication and level of education in modern society.
D)changing definitions of schizophrenia.

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Changes in the medical sophistication and level of education in modern society have not been directly cited as reasons for changes in the prevalence of dissociative identity disorder. The prevalence has been more directly influenced by changes in diagnostic criteria, popular media portrayals, and evolving definitions of related disorders like schizophrenia.

All of the Following Have Been Cited as Reasons for Changes