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Ferris has been arrested for stealing a car. he claims that he knows nothing about the crime, as his alter ego must have done it. the court-appointed psychiatrist knows immediately that ferris does not suffer from _____ disorder, as the host is never conscious of the alter egos.

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Dissociative identity

Dissociative identity disorder is when a person has two or more distinct personalities or identities. Their alternative personalities may be a different age and gender and demonstrate different moods and preferences. When a personality is not in control, it detaches and may be unaware of what is happening. For the question given above, the court-appointed psychiatrist knows immediately that Ferris does not suffer from dissociative identity disorder, as the host is never conscious of the alter egos.






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