Chapter 5 - Understanding Dissociative Disorders: DID and Amnesia

Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

What is a primary factor often associated with the development of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Which of the following is a commonly observed symptom in individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

What is 'interpersonality rivalry' as it relates to Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

In treating a patient with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), why is it important to consider cultural influences?

What is the defining characteristic of dissociative amnesia?

A patient reports memory loss specifically for the few weeks after experiencing a car accident, but can recall other memories. Which type of dissociative amnesia is the patient MOST likely experiencing?

How does dissociative amnesia typically differ from memory impairments associated with conditions like dementia?

A client describes feeling detached from their body, as if they are watching themselves from outside. Based on this symptom, which disorder is MOST likely?

Which of the following BEST describes the symptom of derealization?

What is the PRIMARY characteristic of conversion disorder?

What is 'la belle indifference' in the context of conversion disorder?

What is the defining feature of Illness Anxiety Disorder?

What is the MAIN difference between 'care-avoidant' and 'care-seeking' types of illness anxiety disorder?

An individual experiences excessive concern about physical symptoms. These symptoms have no clear medical cause, are distressing, and lead to frequent medical visits. Which disorder is MOST consistent?

How does 'pain preoccupation' manifest in Somatic Symptom Disorder?

What is the PRIMARY motivation in factitious disorder?

In Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (Munchausen by Proxy), who is the one inducing the symptoms and who are they being induced on?

How might reinforcement play a role in factitious disorder?

Which of the following BEST describes Koro Syndrome and its cultural focus?

Which area on the globe is Dhat Syndrome most often found?

According to the psychodynamic perspective, what is the role of dissociation?

How does the social-cognitive perspective explain the development of dissociative disorders?

What is the biological perspective on the origins of dissociative disorders?

According to the trauma model, how does dissociation function as a coping mechanism?

What is the MAIN goal when using psychoanalysis to treat dissociative disorders?

What is the primary focus of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating dissociative disorders?

How might behavior therapy be applied in the treatment of dissociative disorders?

Why is the use of hypnosis in dissociative disorder treatment considered controversial?

For what purpose is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) primarily used regarding dissociative disorders?

According to the DSM-5, what is a key characteristic that distinguishes dissociative fugue from dissociative amnesia?

In the Winnipeg Study, what percentage of participants reported dissociative experiences?

Which of the following is an example of a dissociative symptom involving derealization?

A patient reports significant memory gaps, identity confusion, and feeling detached from their body. Which of the following best describes the relationship between these symptoms?

When differentiating between dissociative amnesia and general amnesia, what is typically preserved in dissociative amnesia?

Localized amnesia is a form of dissociative amnesia. What is a defining characteristic of localized amnesia?

How does dissociative fugue differ from localized amnesia?

What is the primary distinction between malingering and dissociative fugue?

A patient with dissociative amnesia is able to ride a bike, but cannot remember where they live. What does this tell us about their memory impairment?

In the New York Study, women were observed to do which of the following...?

How do the memory deficits in dissociative amnesia DISTINCTLY present compared to typical, everyday forgetting?

What differentiates the amnesia experienced in Dissociative Amnesia from memory loss due to brain injury according to the content?

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes dissociative fugue from dissociative amnesia, based on descriptions?

In the context of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), what is meant by the term 'alters' and their relationship among each other?

What is a mutually amnesic relationship among alters in Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Prior to the 1800s, what was the prevalence of reported cases of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

What is a reasonable conclusion based on the differing results between studies regarding DID?

What are common co-occurring conditions (comorbidities) often observed in individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

What is the key criterion differentiating malingering from genuine psychological disorders?

What is the primary intention behind the actions of someone with Factitious Disorder?

How could someone pretending to have an illness possibly use the internet?

What differentiates Conversion Disorder from both Factitious Disorder and Malingering?

How does the presentation of motor or sensory symptoms relate to the diagnosis of Conversion Disorder?

How does viewing dissociation as a 'normal experience' affect understanding of dissociative disorders?

What did the Winnipeg study reveal about dissociation in the general population?

In the New York Study, what did researchers find regarding gender differences and the experience/reporting of dissociative symptoms?

According to the presented information, what is the association between trauma and the symptoms of dissociative disorders?

What did the New York Study reveal about the co-occurrence of other psychological disorders with dissociative experiences?

What is the primary implication of neuroimaging studies on individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

How do the symptoms of depersonalization typically manifest which can be associated with dissociative disorders?

How are somatic symptoms defined in the context of Somatic Symptom Disorder?

An individual displays excessive worry about having or acquiring a serious illness despite medical reassurance and minimal or no symptoms. What is MOST likely the appropriate diagnosis?

How does the primary symptom presentation in Somatic Symptom Disorder differ from that of Illness Anxiety Disorder?

Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies 'psychological factors affecting a medical condition'?

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes Factitious Disorder from Malingering?

An individual intentionally falsifies symptoms of a neurological disorder to gain admission to a prestigious research program. Which disorder is MOST consistent with this behavior?

A patient reports blindness that began immediately after witnessing a traumatic event. Neurological examinations reveal no physical explanation for the blindness. Which condition is MOST likely?

What is the primary difference between factitious disorder imposed on self and factitious disorder imposed on another?

How might the internet be utilized in the context of Factitious Disorder?

A healthcare worker with a history of multiple hospitalizations for mysterious illnesses is suspected of inducing illness in their child to gain attention and sympathy. What condition is MOST suggested by this?