Psychologists who support the diagnostic criteria of dissociative identity disorder argue that the sharp increase in reported cases in recent decades is probably due to:

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The increase in reported cases of dissociative identity disorder is likely due to greater clinical awareness of the disorder and its symptoms, as well as increased screening for dissociative symptoms. This means that more individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria are being identified and diagnosed, rather than there being a true increase in the prevalence of the disorder itself. The other options given (insurance coverage, drug use, media influence) are not supported by the current research.

Psychologists Who Support the Diagnostic Criteria of Dissociative Identity Disorder