Maria, an adolescent with a history of sleepwalking, is diagnosed as having dissociative identity disorder (DID). She was severely abused as a child and, in response, has developed three distinct personalities. She has no gaps in her memory. What aspect of Maria's case is unusual for DID?
A) That she was severely abused as a child
B) That she has a history of sleepwalking
C) That she has more than two personalities
D) That she has no gaps in her memory

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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) typically involves amnesia or memory gaps between the different personalities or identities. The absence of memory gaps in Maria's case is unusual for DID, as individuals with this disorder often cannot recall activities or experiences that occurred while another personality was in control.

Maria, an Adolescent with a History of Sleepwalking, Is Diagnosed