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multiple personality

 

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Noun multiple personality has 1 sense
  1. split personality, multiple personality - a relatively rare dissociative disorder in which the usual integrity of the personality breaks down and two or more independent personalities emerge
    --1 is a kind of dissociative disorder

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Term: Multiple Personality

Description:

Multiple Personality refers to a psychological phenomenon where an individual exhibits two or more distinct and independent personalities, also known as alters or identities. Each personality within the individual may have its own unique behaviors, memories, and beliefs. This condition is formally known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and typically arises as a result of severe trauma or abuse.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Psychological Disorder

In psychology, Multiple Personality or Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities within a single individual. It often involves memory gaps and a sense of detachment from oneself.

Example Sentence: Sarah's therapy sessions focused on integrating her multiple personalities into a unified sense of self.

Sense 2: Figurative Usage

Outside of psychology, the term "multiple personality" can also be used figuratively to describe someone who appears to have contrasting or inconsistent characteristics, especially when displaying different behaviors in different situations.

Example Sentence: The politician showed multiple personalities during the debate, presenting completely different views on the same topic depending on the audience.

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