The idea that people often conform to the expectations of others, including the suggestions of therapists about whether or not they have a disorder, is thought to be an important factor in the diagnosis of which of the following disorders?

A) borderline personality disorder
B) dissociative identity disorder
C) bipolar disorder
D) schizophrenia

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder marked by patterns of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process, resulting in a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to delusions and hallucinations.