Dissociative Disorders

Question 1

The failure to recall important information due to a physical injury to the head is known as dissociative amnesia.

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F

Question 2

Upon returning to the pre-fugue state, an individual will most likely __________.

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forget all events or experiences that occurred during the fugue state

Question 3

Of the following, which is not a helpful way to use hypnosis in treating dissociative disorders?

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having the patient keep painful memories hidden

Question 4

A primary identity in an individual suffering from a dissociative identity disorder is usually more __________ than the other identities.

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passive

Question 5

Individuals in a dissociative fugue state may not attract attention or receive immediate medical care because __________.

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they will show no signs of illness nor do they often display odd behavior

Question 6

In order to avoid negative effects of trauma, individuals with dissociative disorders may engage in all of the following except __________ .

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vulnerability

Question 7

Emotional avoidance is a way to ignore feelings, such as guilt or shame.

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T

Question 8

__________ is a way for individuals to talk about and safely express their thoughts and feelings with a trained medical professional.

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Psychotherapy

Question 9

Dissociative identity disorder is the feeling of becoming separated from prior memories after wandering away from home.

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F

Question 10

__________ may develop a dissociative disorder if they have experienced severe physical, sexual, or emotional abuse __________.

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Adults . . . during childhood

Dissociative Disorders Answers