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Three Faces of Eve
- The book Three Faces of Eve popularized MPD, featuring a housewife with a "slut" alter ego.
- This narrative established the trope of women with MPD having a sexually uninhibited personality.
Sybil and Trauma
- Sybil linked MPD to childhood trauma, introducing the idea of fractured personalities as proof of abuse.
- The book's influence solidified the connection between MPD and a traumatic past.
Sybil's Media Impact
- The Sybil TV movie, starring Sally Field, reached 40 million viewers, further popularizing MPD.
- This widespread exposure significantly contributed to MPD becoming a cultural phenomenon.