“Dissociative identity disorder,” or multiple personality disorder, is

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1. The passage provides information to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT:

(A) Are siblings necessary for the creation of multiple personality disorder?
(B) Will a trauma in a young child’s life guarantee the onset of multiple personality disorder?
(C) How does a child establish multiple personalities?
(D) What are some of the necessary preconditions for multiple personality disorder?
(E) How common is the occurrence of multiple personality disorder in the population?

(A) The passage states that there are two familial conditions whose existence is absolutely essential to the development of MPD and then goes on to that "siblings, if present ....". This states that having siblings is not a necessary condition for the creation of MPD. This option is incorrect.
(B) The last sentence of the passage states that although these conditions are necessary for the onset of MPD, they are not a guarantee. Thus, the passage provides information to answer this question as well.
(C) This option is indeed the correct answer.
(D) The necessary preconditions are clearly stated in the passage.
(E) Towards the beginning of the passage, the author states that APD is rare. Thus, we know that the occurrence of MPD is not common. This option is also out.


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2. Which of the following individuals would be the most likely candidate for development of multiple personality disorder?

(A) A fifteen-year-old female runaway with two abusive parents and two poorlytreated siblings.
(B) A nine-year-old male with divorced parents and three well-treated sisters.
(C) A five-year-old female who lost both her parents in a car accident.
(D) A six-year-old male with one abusive parent and two well-treated brothers.
(E) A seven-year-old female with two abusive parents and no siblings.

According to the passage, the two preconditions of APD are parents in conflict (meaning on opposite sides) and if sibling is present, then they must be given preferential treatment. Let's read each option to see which one fits the bill.
(A) The passage clearly states that the trauma should've happened before the age of 7, when the mind is impressionable. This choice talks about a child who is 15, thus, incorrect choice.
(B) This option is also incorrect because of the reasons stated in option A.
(C) Since the child lost her parents, they are not in conflict. Since a precondition is not met, this option is incorrect.
(D) This is the correct choice and fits our thinking.
(E) This is the closest next option. However, si incorrect because the parents are abusive but not in conflict (maybe yes, maybe no - not clear through this choice). Also, the child's age is 7, not less than 7.


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3. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?

(A) Describing a psychiatric problem and proposing a solution.
(B) Presenting information and drawing conclusions from the information.
(C) Summarizing the current research into a common psychological disorder.
(D) Citing evidence to support a view.
(E) Discussing a phenomenon and several factors required for its development.


Option (A) is incorrect because no solution is proposed in the passage.
Option (B) is incorrect because conclusions are not drawn from the information.
Choice (C) is incorrect because no research is referred to in the passage.
(D) talks about evidence to support a view. This is definitely not what the passage does. Incorrect!
(E) is our correct answer.

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4. Which of the following factors is required for the development of dissociative personality disorder?

I. Parental conflict
II. Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present
III. Early childhood trauma

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III

* Note - I usually do not like to post my timings, but am doing so in this RC to help a friend who contacted me regarding RCs. The idea is to get the point across that reading the passage slowly but comprehending it in the first go is a far superior approach than skimming. (Also I am not even sure if my answers are correct, so this may massively backfire, haha. Fingers crossed! )

Answers are in bold.

Time taken (read passage + question 1): 3:28
1. The passage provides information to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT:
(A) Are siblings necessary for the creation of multiple personality disorder?
(B) Will a trauma in a young child’s life guarantee the onset of multiple personality disorder?
(C) How does a child establish multiple personalities?
(D) What are some of the necessary preconditions for multiple personality disorder?
(E) How common is the occurrence of multiple personality disorder in the population?

Explanation of question 1
A - Siblings are not necessary. Pay attention to the word if in " If siblings are present". This means that if siblings are present then the parent has to behave in a certain way. That does not necessarily mean that siblings are a necessary condition (unlike trauma which the author mentions is a MUST).
B - Well no. Trauma will not guarantee Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Why? Because if we look at the last line of the passage it clearly gives the explanation - "The above elements, while necessary for the rise of multiple personalities, do not guarantee that a child will develop multiple personalities."
C - The passage tells us the necessary conditions for a child to develop DID. But does the passage tell us how it develop? Also in the passage the author says it is not really known. Passage states - "Although the exact psychological mechanism that creates multiple personalities is not known"
D - Given. 1. Trauma before 7 years old, 2. One parent abusing, 3. Differential sibling treatment, 4. Parents in conflict
E - Rare. This is clearly mentioned here - “"Dissociative identity disorder,” or multiple personality disorder, is a rare psychological disorder in which an individual exhibits entirely different personalities and behaviors."
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Time taken: 0:51
2. Which of the following individuals would be the most likely candidate for development of multiple personality disorder?
(A) A fifteen-year-old female runaway with two abusive parents and two poorlytreated siblings.
(B) A nine-year-old male with divorced parents and three well-treated sisters.
(C) A five-year-old female who lost both her parents in a car accident.
(D) A six-year-old male with one abusive parent and two well-treated brothers.
(E) A seven-year-old female with two abusive parents and no siblings.

Explanation of question 2
Now for this let us recall what the conditions are. More conditions means more chance of the child developing DID.
This is the list 1. Trauma before 7 years old, 2. One parent abusing, 3. Differential sibling treatment, 4. Parents in conflict
A - Immediately my eyes zoom in on - 2 abusing parents. Best case is 1 abusing parent. So this is a weak choice. Eliminate.
B - Again this one, 9 years old. I mean ideally you need a traumatic experience before 7. Out.
C - Ok, less than 7 years old - check. traumatic experience - check. We get 2 necessary conditions. We keep hold of this choice for the moment.
D - Less than 7 years - check, One abusive parent - check, two well treated bros - check. So well in this case we have 3 necessary conditions fulfilled. This means this is a stronger candidate than C. So we eliminate C at this point and hold on to D.
E - Weak choice, Two abusive parents - not ideal. Eliminate
We are left with D which is our answer.
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Time taken: 0:39
3. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?
(A) Describing a psychiatric problem and proposing a solution.
(B) Presenting information and drawing conclusions from the information.
(C) Summarizing the current research into a common psychological disorder.
(D) Citing evidence to support a view.
(E) Discussing a phenomenon and several factors required for its development.

Explanation of question 3
A - Author does not propose any solution. Out.
B - While the author does present information, no conclusion is drawn.
C - Think this is distorting the meaning of the passage. Author does not try to summarise all into one common physiological disorder, he merely discusses one disorder.
D - I really don't think that author is citing evidence to support a view. He has a neutral viewpoint, but stating facts.
E - Phenomenon - DID, Several factors - discussed the necessary factors for its development - trauma, conflicting parents etc.
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Time taken: 0:31
4. Which of the following factors is required for the development of dissociative personality disorder?
I. Parental conflict
II. Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present
III. Early childhood trauma
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III

Explanation of question 4
I - Parental conflict is stated here - "First, the parents of the child must be in conflict,"
II - Stated here - "Second, if siblings are present, they must be treated differently (and generally better) by the parents than the dissociated child. "
III - Stated here - "psychiatrists have agreed that a severe emotional trauma must occur prior to age seven,"
Hence the answer is E, all three statements are factors required to develop DID.

My answers -

1. C (The passage goes about saying that although the exact psychological mechanism that creates multiple personalities is not known, then give further explanation and plausible reasons that aid in answering other questions expect Option C)

2. C (Based on the details in the passage stating psychiatrists have agreed that a severe emotional trauma must occur prior to age seven, the age at which a child’s mind matures into a unified identity)

3. E (The entire passage is talking about MPD and some of its necessary causes to develop it in a child)

4. E (I was stuck between D and E, but then narrowed down to E as my understanding is between parental conflict or Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present, the passage doesn't state one takes upper hand than another. So, if could be trauma and parental conflict or parent and sibling issue).

1. The passage provides information to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT:

(A) Are siblings necessary for the creation of multiple personality disorder? [Line 11,12,13]
(B) Will a trauma in a young child’s life guarantee the onset of multiple personality disorder? [Line 18,19]
(C) How does a child establish multiple personalities? [Whole Para]
(D) What are some of the necessary preconditions for multiple personality disorder? [Line 7 - 13]
(E) How common is the occurrence of multiple personality disorder in the population?

Answer should be E in IMO. Lines mentioned alongside the options.
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2. Which of the following individuals would be the most likely candidate for development of multiple personality disorder?

(A) A fifteen-year-old female runaway with two abusive parents and two poorlytreated siblings.
(B) A nine-year-old male with divorced parents and three well-treated sisters.
(C) A five-year-old female who lost both her parents in a car accident.
(D) A six-year-old male with one abusive parent and two well-treated brothers.
(E) A seven-year-old female with two abusive parents and no siblings.

Answer should be D in IMO.

To answer this below conditions should be met -
- severe emotional trauma must occur prior to age seven
- the parents of the child must be in conflict
- if siblings are present, they must be treated differently (and generally better) by the parents than the dissociated child.

The most approriate that fits the above condition is Option D
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3. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?

(A) Describing a psychiatric problem and proposing a solution.
[No solution proposed. Only a disease is talked about and factors leading to it are mentioned]
(B) Presenting information and drawing conclusions from the information.
[No information analysis done to find conclusions. Only a disease is talked about and factors leading to it are mentioned]
(C) Summarizing the current research into a common psychological disorder.
[Nothing summarized into a common disorder. Only a disease is talked about and factors leading to it are mentioned]
(D) Citing evidence to support a view.
[No talk of any evidence. Only a disease is talked about and factors leading to it are mentioned]
(E) Discussing a phenomenon and several factors required for its development.

Answer should be E in IMO. Point of Elimination mentioned against each option above
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4. Which of the following factors is required for the development of dissociative personality disorder?

I. Parental conflict
II. Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present
III. Early childhood trauma

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III

Answer should be E in IMO.

The below conditions are specified in para -
- severe emotional trauma must occur prior to age seven
- the parents of the child must be in conflict
- if siblings are present, they must be treated differently (and generally better) by the parents than the dissociated child.

As all the three conditions are mentioned with a concise wording above. Hence E.

1. The passage provides information to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT:

(A) Are siblings necessary for the creation of multiple personality disorder?
(B) Will a trauma in a young child’s life guarantee the onset of multiple personality disorder?
(C) How does a child establish multiple personalities?
(D) What are some of the necessary preconditions for multiple personality disorder?
(E) How common is the occurrence of multiple personality disorder in the population?


Correct Answer - E,
Explanation - This is the only question, the answer to which we cannot infer from the passage, as nothing is metioned w.r.t to the question.
Options A,B,C,D - all of the questions can we answered referring the passage.



2. Which of the following individuals would be the most likely candidate for development of multiple personality disorder?

(A) A fifteen-year-old female runaway with two abusive parents and two poorlytreated siblings.
(B) A nine-year-old male with divorced parents and three well-treated sisters.
(C) A five-year-old female who lost both her parents in a car accident.
(D) A six-year-old male with one abusive parent and two well-treated brothers.
(E) A seven-year-old female with two abusive parents and no siblings.


Correct Answer - D,
Explanation - w.r.t what's mentioned in the passage:"In addition to this trauma, certain familial elements must be present. First, the parents of the child must be in conflict, essentially playing opposing, warring roles in the child’s life. Typically, this is manifested by one parent abusing the child and the other parent denying or ignoring the abuse. Second, if siblings are present, they must be treated differently (and generally better) by the parents than the dissociated child. "
Implying that in addition to severe trauma, if a child has abusive parents, one or both, and well treated siblings in addition to the child, that, the child might develop multiple personality disorder.
So when we look at the options, D seems to be most close to developing multiplr personality disorder.
Option A - incorrect, as this disorder mostly develops in children before the age of 7, 15 year old girl might not develop them, and we cannot infer if her conditions have been persisting since long time.
Option B - incorrect, reasoning same as A.
Option C, E - incorrect, it could be, but we cannot say that for sure, since the children might or might not develop the symptoms.



3. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?

(A) Describing a psychiatric problem and proposing a solution.
(B) Presenting information and drawing conclusions from the information.
(C) Summarizing the current research into a common psychological disorder.
(D) Citing evidence to support a view.
(E) Discussing a phenomenon and several factors required for its development.


Correct Answer - E,
Explanation - In the passage, author mentions 1 disorder and in the complete passage, discusses the factors that might cause the development of that disorder.
Option A - incorrect, as no solution is proposed.
Option B - incorrect, no specific conclusions are drawn, just the discussion of research in the development of the disorder which might or might not happen.
Option C - incorrect, out of scope w.r.t the passage.
Option D - incorrect, it not an evidence, just a discussion of a psychological disorder.




4. Which of the following factors is required for the development of dissociative personality disorder?

I. Parental conflict
II. Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present
III. Early childhood trauma

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III


Correct Answer - E,
Explanation - All 3 factors can be clearly inferred from the passage, which makes E as the correct answer and rest of the other options incorrect.

04:51

1. The passage provides information to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT:

(A) Are siblings necessary for the creation of multiple personality disorder? NO
( siblings if present) given in the passage which means that it is not necessary for the patient to have siblings

(B) Will a trauma in a young child’s life guarantee the onset of multiple personality disorder? NO
there is causality pattern i.e every Multiple personality disorder patients must be a victim of trauma at young age ( upto 7) but the reverse i.e every trauma patient upto age of 7 becomes a patient is not true.

(C) How does a child establish multiple personalities? ( Correct)
How is not given anywhere in the passage , though why condition is given.

(D) What are some of the necessary preconditions for multiple personality disorder? The passage is all about conditions


(E) How common is the occurrence of multiple personality disorder in the population?( Very rare) given in starting


00:54

2. Which of the following individuals would be the most likely candidate for development of multiple personality disorder?

Must be a victim of trauma upto the age of 7
& Familial Elements. a) Parents in conflict and One parent abusing while other ignoring or denying.
b) If siblings are present then they must be treated better than the patient child.

(A) A fifteen-year-old female runaway with two abusive parents and two poorly treated siblings.Age is more than 7
(B) A nine-year-old male with divorced parents and three well-treated sisters. Age is more than 7
(C) A five-year-old female who lost both her parents in a car accident. No parents conflict.
(D) A six-year-old male with one abusive parent and two well-treated brothers.( Correct) in Line with the above mentioned conditions.

(E) A seven-year-old female with two abusive parents and no siblings. ( Incorrect) Both parents are abusive & a additional condition which was in D is not in this option

Question 3
01:13

3. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?

(A) Describing a psychiatric problem and proposing a solution. ( No solution is provided by the author)OUT

(B) Presenting information and drawing conclusions from the information.
First part is correct that is info is provided about the situations in which a disorder occurs but the second part is not correct. The authors draws no conclusion from the passage.

(C) Summarizing the current research into a common psychological disorder. Research is not discussed

(D) Citing evidence to support a view. No view is presented by the author. Some elements suggested by the psychiatrists are discussed which may lead to a disorder.

(E) Discussing a phenomenon and several factors required for its development. ( Correct).
A Phenomenon ( disorder) and the factors leading to this are discussed.


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4. Which of the following factors is required for the development of dissociative personality disorder?

I. Parental conflict
II. Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present
III. Early childhood trauma


( all the factors are required)

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III( correct)

1. The passage provides information to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT:

(A) Are siblings necessary for the creation of multiple personality disorder? Incorrect. It does mention that if present then what should be the situation like, implying that they are not necessary
(B) Will a trauma in a young child’s life guarantee the onset of multiple personality disorder? Incorrect. Last line mentions that these are essential elements but don't guarantee that it will happen
(C) How does a child establish multiple personalities? Incorrect.The factors are mentioned
(D) What are some of the necessary preconditions for multiple personality disorder? Incorrect. this is mentioned
(E) How common is the occurrence of multiple personality disorder in the population? Correct. Not mentioned

2. Which of the following individuals would be the most likely candidate for development of multiple personality disorder?

(A) A fifteen-year-old female runaway with two abusive parents and two poorlytreated siblings. Incorrect. Emotional trauma before 7 should be there
(B) A nine-year-old male with divorced parents and three well-treated sisters. Incorrect. Emotional trauma before 7 should be there
(C) A five-year-old female who lost both her parents in a car accident. Incorrect. Other essential conditions not present
(D) A six-year-old male with one abusive parent and two well-treated brothers. Correct. Matches the factors given in text
(E) A seven-year-old female with two abusive parents and no siblings. Incorrect. Already aged 7

3. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?

(A) Describing a psychiatric problem and proposing a solution. Incorrect. No soln
(B) Presenting information and drawing conclusions from the information. Incorrect. No concl drawn
(C) Summarizing the current research into a common psychological disorder. Incorrect. Don't know if it's common
(D) Citing evidence to support a view. Incorrect. No evidence
(E) Discussing a phenomenon and several factors required for its development. Correct

4. Which of the following factors is required for the development of dissociative personality disorder?

I. Parental conflict
II. Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present
III. Early childhood trauma

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and III Correct

Q1.
A. This is dealt with in second pre-requisite for Dissociative identity disorder (DID). "Second, if siblings are present, "
B. This is answered by last sentence of the passage. "The above elements, while necessary for the rise of multiple personalities, do not guarantee that a child will develop multiple personalities."
C. This is what entire passage explains.
D. Same as C.
E. Correct this is not answered by the passage.

Q2.
A. Only one abusive parent is necessary.
B. There is no abuse involved.
C. Only trauma is involved, but not other 2 conditions.
D. Correct Satisfies all pre-requisities.
E. Same as A

Q3.
A. Solution is not proposed in the passage.
B. No conclusion drawn
C. No research involved.
D. No evidence presented.
E. Correct Phenomenon is DID. pre-requisites for the same are presented.

Q4.

Statement I: Required - First pre-requisite as per the passage.
Statement II: Required - Second pre-requisite as per the passage.
Statement III; Required - This is the initiation point, as per the passage.

Option E is the correct answer

1. The passage provides information to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT:

(A) Are siblings necessary for the creation of multiple personality disorder? The passage states, "Second, if siblings are present, they must be treated differently...". The highlighted part shows that siblings are not necessary, but if they are present, they should be better treated than the subject.
(B) Will a trauma in a young child’s life guarantee the onset of multiple personality disorder? The last part of the passage mentions that all the above-mentioned conditions are necessary but do not guarantee the development of multiple personalities. Thus, we know that a trauma will still not guarantee the multiple personality disorder.
(C) How does a child establish multiple personalities? This question hasn't been answered and hence is the correct option. In fact it is stated that, "Although the exact psychological mechanism that creates multiple personalities is not known, psychiatrists have.... So go for this."

(D) What are some of the necessary preconditions for multiple personality disorder? The passage is all about mentioning a few necessary pre-conditions for the multiple personality disorder. So this question is duly answered by the passage.
(E) How common is the occurrence of multiple personality disorder in the population? The first line of the passage mentions that the disorder is 'rare'. "“Dissociative identity disorder,” or multiple personality disorder, is a rare psychological disorder..." So this option is incorrect.

2. Which of the following individuals would be the most likely candidate for development of multiple personality disorder?


PRE-THINKING: The factors are divided in categories. First, a trauma. And second, familial circumstances. We need an option that involves both of these.

(A) A fifteen-year-old female runaway with two abusive parents and two poorlytreated siblings. If both siblings are poorly treated, then according to the passage, this won't affect the subject very differently. It is mentioned that the subject should generally, be treated in a worse fashion than siblings.
(B) A nine-year-old male with divorced parents and three well-treated sisters. This is correct. This involves both a trauma (divorce) and familial circumstances (Well-treated sisters compared to the subject). We still need to make a small assumption that the trauma happened before the age 7. Looks to me the closest option possible.

(C) A five-year-old female who lost both her parents in a car accident. This only involves a trauma, but not familial circumstances.
(D) A six-year-old male with one abusive parent and two well-treated brothers. This only includes familial circumstances but not emotional trauma. Hence, incorrect.
(E) A seven-year-old female with two abusive parents and no siblings. Out of scope as it does not involve trauma. Besides, the parents need to have warring instructions, which is absent in this case.

3. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with doing which of the following?

(A) Describing a psychiatric problem and proposing a solution. The passage does discuss about a psychiatric problem, but is not proposing a solution to it. Hence incorrect.
(B) Presenting information and drawing conclusions from the information. The passage is not drawing conclusions but just stating facts and listing necessary factors. Reject.
(C) Summarizing the current research into a common psychological disorder. The psychological disorder is not common. The passage states that it is rare. Hence, reject.
(D) Citing evidence to support a view. The passage does not cite any evidence anywhere. Hence, reject.
(E) Discussing a phenomenon and several factors required for its development. Correct. The passage discusses a phenomenon (Dissociative personality disorder) and lists down the factors required for its development.


4. Which of the following factors is required for the development of dissociative personality disorder?

I. Parental conflict
II. Different parental treatment of siblings, if siblings are present
III. Early childhood trauma

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and II only
(D) I and III only
(E) I, II, and IIIAll the above 3 are mentioned in the passage. Parental conflict mentioned ("First, the parents of the child must be in conflict..."). Point II is mentioned in this sentence ("Second, if siblings are present, they must be treated differently (and generally better) by the parents..."). Point III is mentioned in this sentence ("Although the exact psychological mechanism that creates multiple personalities is not known, psychiatrists have agreed that a severe emotional trauma must occur prior to age seven..."). Hence option E is correct.

Hello all

Sorry for being late today i was busy in a chat session.

OAs of this RC has been revealed already

1. C
2. D
3. E
4. E

From all those got 4/4 the best explanation was by AnirudhaS and abcdddddd and from all those got 3/4 result the best explanation was by Ashy Boy.

"If all children in a family are treated in a similar fashion, then multiple personality disorder will not tend to occur."

Isn't this a solution that the author is providing? Doesn't this support choice A for Q3? Someone please help explain. Thanks!

Please read the thread carefully; the same question is explained several times before. I don't think there is a need for a new solution but still if you feel any trouble just let me know.

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