Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a characteristic of dissociative amnesia with or without dissociative fugue?
What is the most common demographic group affected by dissociative identity disorder?
Which disorder involves a recurrent persistent feeling of detachment from one's own body or the environment when stressed?
What type of dissociative symptoms are seen in individuals exposed to intense coercive persuasion or indigenous to particular locations or cultures?
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In dissociative identity disorder, how many distinct personalities (alters) are typically present in an individual?
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Which disorder involves amnesia that usually resolves in minutes or days?
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In a forensic setting, what must be considered and excluded when evaluating individuals with dissociative identity disorder?
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True or false: Dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue involves amnesia combined with sudden wandering from home after a stressful life event.
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True or false: Dissociative identity disorder is more common in men, particularly those sexually abused in childhood.
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True or false: In a forensic setting, malingering and alcohol use must be considered and excluded when evaluating individuals with depersonalization/derealization disorder.
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True or false: Identity disruption involves dissociative symptoms in persons exposed to intense coercive persuasion or indigenous to particular locations or cultures.
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True or false: Dissociative amnesia with or without dissociative fugue involves failure to remember important information about oneself after a stressful life event.
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True or false: Dissociative amnesia usually resolves in minutes or days.
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True or false: Individuals with depersonalization/derealization disorder have a recurrent persistent feeling of detachment from one's own body and the environment when stressed.
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Study Notes
Dissociative Amnesia and Fugue
- Characterized by the inability to recall important personal information, often following a stressful or traumatic event.
- Amnesia may occur with dissociative fugue, wherein individuals suddenly wander away from home, often due to extreme stress.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
- Most commonly affects individuals who have experienced severe trauma, especially in childhood.
- Typically features multiple distinct personalities (alters), often numbering over 10 but can vary greatly between individuals.
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
- Involves recurrent and persistent feelings of detachment from one's own body (depersonalization) or the environment (derealization), particularly under stress.
- Symptoms may also include a sense of unreality regarding surroundings, leading to significant distress or impairment.
Coercive Persuasion and Cultural Factors
- Certain dissociative symptoms may emerge in individuals who have undergone intense coercive persuasion or belong to specific cultural backgrounds.
- Identity disruption in these cases often reflects cultural or environmental influences on the individual's psyche.
Amnesia Resolution
- Dissociative amnesia, particularly in mild forms, can spontaneously resolve within minutes to days.
Forensic Considerations
- In forensic assessments for DID, it is crucial to rule out malingering, substance use disorders (e.g., alcohol), and potential fabrication of symptoms.
- The presence of dissociative symptoms must be thoroughly evaluated to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
True/False Statements
- True: Dissociative amnesia with fugue includes amnesia combined with sudden wandering after a stressful life event.
- False: Dissociative identity disorder is more prevalent in women, particularly those with a history of sexual abuse.
- True: In forensic settings, factors like malingering and alcohol use must be considered in evaluating depersonalization/derealization disorder.
- True: Identity disruption can occur in individuals subjected to intense coercive persuasion or those from specific cultures.
- True: Dissociative amnesia, with or without fugue, leads to significant gaps in memory following stressful events.
- False: Dissociative amnesia does not typically resolve in such short time frames as minutes or days; it often lasts longer.
- True: Individuals with depersonalization/derealization disorder often experience persistent feelings of detachment during stressful situations.
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Test your knowledge about dissociative amnesia, including features like memory loss after stressful events and dissociative fugue. Also, explore insights into dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder.
