Which of the following is true of dissociative disorders?
A) Dissociative fugue involves an actual loss of information from memory and typically results from a physiological cause.
B) In dissociative amnesia,people have a constant fear of illness and a preoccupation with their health.
C) In dissociative identity disorder,an individual displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities.
D) In multiple personality disorder,an individual experiences a significant,selective memory loss.

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Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) involves an individual exhibiting two or more distinct personalities, each with their own unique way of interacting with the world and expressing emotions. This disorder is accompanied by significant memory gaps and difficulties with identity integration.

A) is incorrect because dissociative fugue involves sudden and unexpected travel away from home, where an individual may not remember their past life or identity. It is not typically caused by a physiological issue.

B) is incorrect because dissociative amnesia involves memory loss for a specific period of time or event, and individuals typically do not have a preoccupation with their health or illness.

D) is incorrect because there is no specific disorder called "multiple personality disorder" and selective memory loss is not a defining characteristic of any dissociative disorder.

Which of the Following Is True of Dissociative Disorders