In dissociative identity disorder, the "host" personality usually
A)is of a gender opposite to that of the individual.
B)becomes overwhelmed trying to hold all of the personality fragments together.
C)is the "leader" of the multiple identities.
D)is well aware of each personality and everything that happens while each personality is active.

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The "host" personality in dissociative identity disorder is the one that is most commonly present and perceived as the "core" identity. However, this personality usually becomes overwhelmed trying to hold all of the other personality fragments together, resulting in the development of multiple identities. The host personality may not be aware of all the other personalities and may experience blackouts or memory gaps when a different personality is dominant. Gender is not necessarily opposite, and the host personality is not necessarily the leader.

In Dissociative Identity Disorder, the "Host" Personality Usually