Statistics: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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What is a common reaction to emotional or physical pain according to the text?

Euphoria and excitement
Paranoia and fear
Dissociative disorders (correct)
Hyperactivity and restlessness

Which of the following best describes dissociative amnesia and fugue states?

Reactions to past traumatic events
Reactions to minor daily stressors
Reactions to severe life stress in the present (correct)
Reactions to genetic predispositions

What is a probable cause of dissociative experiences based on the text?

Positive emotional connections
Chaotic family environment (correct)
Genetic resilience
Supportive family environment

In relation to PTSD, who is at risk of developing it after severe trauma according to the text?

Biologically and psychologically vulnerable individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is DID considered in relation to PTSD?

An extreme subtype of PTSD with emphasis on dissociation (C) Signup and view all the answers

At approximately what age does the 'developmental window' of vulnerability to abuse leading to DID close according to the text?

9 years old (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

20 alter personalities (B) Signup and view all the answers

At what age do symptoms of Statistics DID typically appear before the disorder is identified?

Around 7 years old (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence rate of DID in North America according to recent estimates?

3% to 6% (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological disorders are commonly found simultaneously in a large percentage of patients with DID?

Anxiety and substance abuse (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is DID often misdiagnosed as a psychotic disorder?

Due to auditory hallucinations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main causes that is often linked to the development of DID?

Childhood trauma, often sexual or physical abuse (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main diagnostic criteria for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Recurrent gaps in recall of everyday events, personal information, and traumatic events (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) according to the text?

Behavioral changes due to sensory-motor functioning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) from a normal cultural or religious practice?

Involves discontinuity in self and agency (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant factor indicating Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) according to the text?

Experiencing memory gaps for traumatic events (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the Case of Jonah, what did he experience that led him to seek hospital admission?

Severe headaches that lasted longer and memory loss (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Spanos, Weeks, and Bertrand's experiment, which group was able to simulate an alter personality?

College students (C) Signup and view all the answers