A psychologist explains a disorder as follows. "The disorder develops because, in the face of overwhelming stress, the person has the capacity to dissociate and wall off the traumatic experience. This happens when there is no support in the family." The psychologist probably holds a ____ perspective on ____.
A) behavioral; dissociative identity disorder
B) behavioral; somatoform disorder
C) psychodynamic; hypochondriasis
D) psychodynamic; dissociative identity disorder

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The explanation given aligns with the psychodynamic perspective, which emphasizes internal psychological processes such as unconscious thoughts and feelings. The disorder described, where a person dissociates and walls off traumatic experiences, is characteristic of dissociative identity disorder. This perspective often considers how early life experiences and the lack of support systems contribute to the development of such disorders.

A Psychologist Explains a Disorder as Follows