The study by Spanos et al.,based on the "Hillside Strangler" Ken Bianchi,showed that
A)people without dissociative identity disorder can adopt multiple personalities if a situation demands it.
B)dissociative identity disorder is always the same from person to person .
C)dissociative identity disorder does not sway a jury when used as part of an insanity defense.
D)malingering cannot be detected by psychiatrists.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The study by Spanos et al. on the "Hillside Strangler" Ken Bianchi found that people without dissociative identity disorder can adopt multiple personalities if a situation demands it. This suggests that the condition may not be as rare or genuine as previously thought, and that situational factors may play a role in the manifestation of different identities.

The Study by Spanos Et Al