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“although those who exhibit structural division of the personality commonly exhibit altered states of consciousness, only relatively few individuals who experience altered… — Paul Frewen Copy Share Image
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“The major goal of the Cold War mind control programs was to create dissociative symptoms and disorders, including full multiple personality disorder.… — Colin A. Ross Copy Share Image
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