Some argue that many cases of dissociative identity disorder are _____; that is, the symptoms are unintentionally produced by the practitioner who is treating the client.
A) iatrogenic
B) teratogenic
C) chorionic
D) dependent

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Iatrogenic means caused by medical treatment or intervention. In the case of dissociative identity disorder, some argue that the symptoms are unintentionally produced by the practitioner through suggestive questioning, leading the client to believe they have multiple personalities. This does not mean that all cases of dissociative identity disorder are iatrogenic, but there is debate about the extent to which this may be a factor in some cases.

Some Argue That Many Cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder Are