Individuals with dissociative identity disorder have learned to cope with extremely stressful life circumstances by creating _____ personalities that unconsciously control their thinking and behavior when they are experiencing stress.
A) host
B) alter
C) elective
D) primary

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Individuals with dissociative identity disorder create alternate, or alter, personalities to cope with extreme stress. These personalities may take control of their thoughts and behaviors without the individual's awareness or intention. The host personality refers to the individual's primary, or original, personality. Elective and primary are not commonly used terms in describing dissociative identity disorder.

Individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder Have Learned to Cope with Extremely