Which of the following disorders is the most controversial diagnosis?
A) dissociative identity disorder
B) histrionic personality disorder
C) narcissistic personality disorder
D) schizophrenia
Answer: A
Rationale: Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a controversial disorder in which a person claims that his or her identity has split into one or more distinct alter personalities. Many psychologists question the validity of this diagnosis.
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