One theory about the etiology of DID considers it to be learned social role enactment. All of the following beliefs are consistent with this theory EXCEPT:
A)The alters appear in adulthood due to suggestions by a therapist
B)DID is a conscious deception (or malingering)
C)The issue is not how DID developed but how it is maintained
D)None of the above; all are consistent with this theory

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The theory of DID as learned social role enactment suggests that alters are created through a series of learned behaviors and responses to traumatic experiences. This theory does not view DID as a conscious deception or malingering, as it posits that the individual with DID may not be aware of the alternate identities and may genuinely believe them to be separate individuals. A therapist may not suggest the alters, but their therapeutic interventions may inadvertently reinforce the creation and maintenance of the alters. Therefore, only option B is not consistent with this theory.

One Theory About the Etiology of DID Considers It to Be