without comments by the author. In this method, the author suggests the reader will come to a clear understanding of attribute of the character clearly through the impact
of actions and emotions on the character’s inner self Baldick 81. Character development is very important in character-driven literature, where
stories focus not on events, but on individual personalities. Whereas, based on information of Wikipedia, characterization is the process of conveying information
about characters in fiction or conversation http:web.uvic.cawguidePagesLTCharacter.html.
2. Dissociative Identity Disorder
G. Terence Wilson, Pete E. Nathan, K. Daniel O’Leary, and Lee Anna Clark in their book Abnormal Psychology explain the Dissociative Identity Disorder. They
say that an individual with this disorder appears to have two or more distinct personalities or personality states. These personalities take turns in controlling the
actions, because an individual with this disorder is not capable to remember personal information Wilson, Nathan, O’Leary, Clark 181.
The Dissociative Identity Disorder, previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a condition of possessing a mental disorder in which at least two separate
and distinct personalities exist within the same person. Each personality has unique memories, behaviors, and social relationship. The change from one personality to
other occurs suddenly and is often relates with psychological stress. Usually the original personality does not know about the existence of the alternate personalities,
but all of them may be aware of lose period time. Frequently, the alternate PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
personalities are very different from the original one and may be of the other sex or a different race or age Huffman, Vernoy and Vernoy 531.
a. The Symptoms Individuals diagnosed with Dissosiative Identity Disorder DID show variety
of symptoms. Symptoms can include: multiple mannerisms, attitudes and beliefs that are dissimilar to each other, headaches and other body pains, distortion or loss of
subjective time, depersonalization, amnesia, and depression. People with this symptom may face a wide collection of other symptoms that look like epilepsy,
schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, and eating disorders Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A
patient with Dissosiative Identity Disorder DID was reported that she ever faced frequent headaches, feeling of weakness and period of amnesia- all symptoms
associated with dissociation Wilson, Nathan, O’Leary, Clark 183. b. Causes
The causes of dissociative identity disorder have not been identified clearly, but are connected with overwhelming stress, traumatic past history, insufficient
childhood development, and a natural ability to dissociate memories or experiences from consciousness Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It is said that the major
problem underlying all dissociative disorder is the need to escape. A history extreme trauma, usually sexual abuse is found in all researches in this case. Moreover, it is
also believed that severe childhood trauma is considered as a primary cause of dissociative disorder Huffman, Vernoy and Vernoy 531.
c. Treatment PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
According to James C. Coleman in his book, Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, the treatment of person with DID by hypnosis and narcosis interview.
Also the key of importance in treatment is helping the patient to learn more effective method of survive, which make the anxious behavior unnecessary Coleman 248.
Treatment of Dissosiative Identity Disorder DID is the effort to reconnect the identities of disparate alters into a single functioning identity. The treatment may
focus on symptoms, to ease the distressing aspects of the condition and ensure the safety of the individual. Treatment methods include psychotherapy and medications.
Some behavior therapists firstly use behavioral treatments such as responding to a single identity and using traditional therapy http:skepdic.commpd.html
3. Personality
