Which of the following is an example of dissociative amnesia?
A)Carl frequently forgets the names of people he does not like.
B)Gwen often tries to draw attention by pretending she doesn't remember who she is.
C)Following a series of personal traumas, Vince could not identify himself or recall his past.
D)Laura recalls her name and past but not events that have happened since a concussion in May.

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Dissociative amnesia is characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. Vince's situation, where he cannot identify himself or recall his past following personal traumas, is a classic example of dissociative amnesia.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Dissociative Amnesia