Which of the following is NOT true of depersonalization disorder?
A) People with this disorder often describe themselves as feeling like a robot that is able to respond to those nearby but without feeling connected to their actions.
B) It is characterized by a feeling of detachment from oneself or one's surroundings.
C) It typically is not associated with depression or anxiety; indeed, patients often display an indifference to their symptoms (la belle indifference).
D) It is highly related to a history of trauma, particularly emotional abuse.
E) A diagnosis of this disorder is usually made in adolescence and tends to be chronic in course.

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Depersonalization disorder is often associated with depression, anxiety, and significant distress about the symptoms, contrary to the indifference suggested in option C.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of Depersonalization Disorder