Lucas reported to his therapist that he hears several voices in his head and that some of his actions or words are being controlled by other people inside him. Lucas's symptoms are representative of _____ disorder.

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Lucas's symptoms are consistent with dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder), which involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states that recurrently take control of the individual's behavior, accompanied by an inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. Somatic symptom disorder involves the presence of physical symptoms that are not explained by medical conditions but are associated with significant distress or impairment. Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and lack of empathy. Histrionic personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.

Lucas Reported to His Therapist That He Hears Several Voices