Of the following, which child would be most likely to develop dissociative identity disorder later in life?
A)Mary, who has a few good friends
B)Susan, who was repeatedly sexually abused as a child
C)Cindy, who has a learning disability
D)Jody, who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Dissociative identity disorder (DID) often arises as a coping mechanism in response to severe trauma, particularly repeated incidents of abuse like sexual abuse. While the other children may face their own struggles, they do not carry the same risk factor for developing DID.

Of the Following, Which Child Would Be Most Likely to Develop