The empirical exploration of dissociative identity disorder (DID): Voices, shame and autobiographical memory

Abstract

Plan - DID and voice hearing – study near completion, Autobiographical memory in DID – study under way, Embarrassment/shame and dissociation (just completed). Core feature of DID - The existence of 2 or more personalities/ identities that take recurrent control of behavior. Psychogenic amnesia for seemingly unforgettable autobiographical events.