Question

Hilda was physically abused as a child by her father. To cope with the trauma, Hilda developed an alternate personality called Max. During her adolescent years, she created another personality called Emma. The personalities of Max and Emma take control of Hilda's behavior often. In the context of psychological disorders, Hilda's case is a classic example of1. antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).2. obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).3. somatic symptom disorder.4. dissociative identity disorder (DID).

Answer 1

4. dissociative identity disorder (DID).

Step-by-step explanation:

Dissociative identity disorder: In abnormal psychology, the term dissociative identity disorder is also referred with the term DID, and is also called as multiple personality disorder or MPD, is a mental health disorder or illness distinguished as an individual possessing at least two or more than enduring personality states.

The dissociative identity disorder in an individual is often accompanied by memory gaps, also referred to as ordinary forgetfulness. It includes problems with emotion, behavior, identity, perception, sense of self, etc.

In the question above, Hilda's case is a classic example of dissociative identity disorder.