Dissociative and Somatic Symptom-Related Disorders Quiz

What is the key feature of dissociative disorders?

Sudden disruption in the continuity of consciousness, emotions, motivation, memory, and identity

Which response is a common aspect of dissociation?

Avoidance response

How does extreme stress typically affect memory, according to cognitive theory?

Extreme stress usually enhances rather than impairs memory

What type of memory shows deficits in dissociative disorders?

Explicit memory Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of cognition or experience becomes inaccessible to consciousness in dissociation?

Some aspect of cognition or experience becomes inaccessible to consciousness Signup and view all the answers

Which type of response may lead to a sudden disruption in the continuity of consciousness, emotions, motivation, memory, and identity?

Dissociation Signup and view all the answers

Which condition involves altered perception of self and the world, often triggered by stress or traumatic events?

Depersonalization/derealization disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of dissociative amnesia?

Inability to remember important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the dissociative fugue subtype associated with?

Sudden, unexpected travel away from home or work and assumption of a new identity Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Two or more distinct and fully developed personalities (alters) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the perception of self as being altered and being triggered by stress or traumatic event?

Depersonalization/derealization disorder Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes dementia from dissociation in terms of memory loss?

Memory fails slowly over time and is not linked to stress Signup and view all the answers

What does dissociative amnesia involve that distinguishes it from ordinary forgetfulness?

Inability to remember important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by inability to consciously recall experiences that affect behavior?

Dissociative amnesia Signup and view all the answers

What does the dissociative fugue subtype involve?

Sudden, unexpected travel away from home or work and assumption of a new identity Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical symptoms experienced in depersonalization/derealization disorder?

Voice sounds different or distant and feeling as if they were dead, lifeless, mere automatons Signup and view all the answers