Sociocognitive theory ________
A) explains why symptoms of DID are often not seen until after treatment is initiated.
B) explains why the number of alters is usually constant.
C) can't account for the role that trauma appears to play in DID.
D) does not explain the phenomenon of "lost time."

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Sociocognitive theory suggests that the symptoms of DID are shaped by societal and cultural factors, including the expectations of therapists and the media, which may influence the emergence of alters and their behaviors. This could explain why symptoms of DID may not be seen until after treatment is initiated.

Sociocognitive Theory ________