Question

Explain why Nicholas Spanos and other psychiatrists were skeptical about the popularity of diagnosing multiple personality disorder.

Answer 1

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Nicholas Spanos and several other psychiatrists believed that the publication of books and production of movies on the subject of multiple personality disorder caused therapists to look for ways to discover the syndrome and capitalize on a patient’s need to gain attention.

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Answer 2

They believed that multiple personality disorder became a very strong element of pop culture which could cause dishonest psychiatrists to issue this diagnosis just to make money.

Step-by-step explanation:

The diagnosis of multiple personality disorder has become very popular in pop culture, being frequently featured in films and books with a large audience. However, the diagnosis of this disorder is very difficult to make, and often it is not even possible to detect it, however Spanos and other psychiatrists believed that the popularity of this disorder could encourage dishonest psychiatrists to diagnose patients with it, in order to making money through flawed treatments and the need for attention.