Dissociative Identity Disorder Quiz: False Memories in Children

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What is the primary goal of current strategies for treating Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Using medication combined with therapy

Identifying cues that provoke dissociation

Accessing unconscious memories through hypnosis

Neutralizing triggers that provoke trauma memories (correct)

What is the role of hypnosis in the treatment of DID according to the text?

Accessing conscious memories

Bringing various alters into awareness (correct)

Neutralizing triggers of dissociation

Reliving early trauma to gain control

Why is trust considered essential in the therapeutic relationship when treating DID?

To confront and relive early trauma

To establish a safe therapeutic environment (correct)

To provoke reemerging memories

To neutralize triggers of dissociation

What characterizes the course of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) according to the text?

Chronic nature with rare spontaneous improvement Signup and view all the answers

In treating DID, what may trigger further dissociation according to the text?

Reemerging memories of trauma Signup and view all the answers

Why is there little evidence supporting the combination of medication with therapy in DID treatment?

It may not provide substantial benefit Signup and view all the answers

What does suggestibility refer to in the context of individuals?

A personality trait with some individuals more prone to suggestion Signup and view all the answers

How can suggestibility be related to childhood playmates according to the text?

It indicates a rich fantasy life which can be adaptive Signup and view all the answers

What does the autohypnotic model propose about suggestible individuals?

They use dissociation as a defense mechanism against extreme trauma Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of children's inability to distinguish between reality and fantasy according to the text?

Increased suggestibility and development of DID Signup and view all the answers

In what way do less suggestible individuals differ from more suggestible individuals?

They may develop severe posttraumatic stress reaction without dissociative reaction Signup and view all the answers

How are DID patients with seizure disorders described in the text?

They experience dissociative symptoms unrelated to trauma exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of alter personalities reported by clinicians in patients with DID?

20 alter personalities Signup and view all the answers

At what age do symptoms of DID typically start appearing?

Around 7 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception that leads to the misdiagnosis of DID as a psychotic disorder?

Auditory hallucinations in DID patients come from outside their heads Signup and view all the answers

In which region is the prevalence of DID reported to be approximately 2%?

North America Signup and view all the answers

What is a common psychological disorder that many patients with DID have in addition to the disorder?

Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is often linked to the development of DID according to the text?

"Childhood trauma, often sexual or physical abuse" Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Suggestibility and DID

Suggestibility is a personality trait, with some individuals being more suggestible than others
Imaginary childhood playmates often indicate a rich fantasy life, which can be adaptive
Suggestibility can correlate with being easily hypnotized, similar to a trance or self-hypnosis

Biological Contributions to DID

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a biological vulnerability similar to PTSD
Heritable traits like tension and stress responsiveness may increase vulnerability
DID patients have smaller hippocampal and amygdala volume compared to "normals"
Seizures, particularly temporal lobe epileptic seizure, can cause dissociative symptoms

Treatment for DID

Current strategies for treating DID are based on clinical wisdom and successful procedures with PTSD
The goal is to identify cues or triggers that provoke memories of trauma or dissociation and neutralize them
Hypnosis is used to access unconscious memories and bring various alters into awareness
Trust is essential in any therapeutic relationship, especially in treating DID

Statistics and Characteristics of DID

DID is a complex disorder with an average number of 15 alter personalities reported by clinicians
The disorder is primarily onset in childhood, with symptoms appearing around 7 years before the disorder is identified
DID is more common than previously estimated, with prevalence rates of 3% to 6% in North America and approximately 2% in Holland
A large percentage of DID patients have simultaneous psychological disorders, including anxiety, substance abuse, depression, and personality disorders

Causes of DID

DID is often linked to childhood trauma, often sexual or physical abuse
DID patients often escape into a fantasy world to cope with the pain, learning to create as many identities as needed
Not all trauma is caused by abuse; some cases of DID have been attributed to early sexual abuse

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Test your knowledge on false memories in children, dissociative disorders, and PTSD. Explore the controversies surrounding false memory implantation, treatment strategies for Dissociative Identity Disorder, and procedures for managing PTSD.

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