Question 1

Psychodynamic theorists believe that dissociative amnesias and fugues result from:

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic theorists suggest that dissociative amnesias and fugues are a result of repression, where an individual unconsciously blocks out memories, thoughts, or feelings that are too difficult or painful to deal with.

Question 2

Which statement provides the MOST persuasive argument against a psychodynamic explanation for dissociative identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

The most persuasive argument against a psychodynamic explanation for dissociative identity disorder is that most abused children do not develop the disorder. This challenges the psychodynamic theory that dissociative identity disorder primarily stems from severe childhood trauma and repression, by highlighting that the vast majority of individuals who experience such trauma do not develop the disorder, suggesting other factors must be involved.

Question 3

Colton has dissociative identity disorder. Fat Freddy and Carmen are two personalities who are aware of all of the others but do not interact with them. Fat Freddy and Carmen would be described as:

Accepted Answer

Cocoonscious personalities in dissociative identity disorder are aware of the activities and thoughts of other personalities, which is the case with Fat Freddy and Carmen.

Question 4

Alexis has dissociative identity disorder. When one of her personalities, Jodi, is asked about another one, Tom, she claims ignorance. Tom has never heard of Jodi, either. This is called a:

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes a mutually amnesic relationship, where two or more dissociated identities are unaware of each other's existence, a characteristic feature of dissociative identity disorder.

Question 5

Why do some researchers believe dissociative identity disorder is culture-bound?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is considered culture-bound because it is reported more frequently in Western countries and is rare or nonexistent in some other cultures, suggesting cultural influences on its diagnosis and manifestation.

Question 6

Memory problems that do not interfere with daily living are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Memory problems that do not interfere with daily living are referred to as peculiarities of memory.

Question 7

In the twenty-first century in the United States, the number of diagnosed cases per year of dissociative identity disorder has:

Accepted Answer

The number of diagnosed cases per year of dissociative identity disorder in the United States has increased significantly, almost doubling, in the twenty-first century. This is attributed to better recognition and understanding of the disorder among mental health professionals, as well as a reduction in stigma which encourages more people to seek help.

Question 8

In a case of dissociative identity disorder, Lorna is aware of the existence of Jerry and Chris, but Jerry and Chris are not aware of the existence of the other personalities. This form of subpersonality relationship is called:

Accepted Answer

One-way amnesic relationships in dissociative identity disorder (DID) occur when one identity is aware of the others, but this awareness is not reciprocated. In this scenario, Lorna is aware of Jerry and Chris, but they are not aware of each other, fitting the definition of a one-way amnesic relationship.

Question 9

Bentley was driving over the same bridge he crossed every day on his way to work, but today nothing about the bridge or scenery felt familiar. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Jamais vu is the phenomenon of experiencing a situation that one recognizes in some fashion, but that nonetheless seems very unfamiliar. It is the opposite of déjà vu. Bentley's experience of the bridge not feeling familiar, despite crossing it every day, is a classic example of jamais vu.

Question 10

Troy has dissociative identity disorder. All of his subpersonalities talk about and tattle on each other. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Mutually cognizant patterns describe situations where each of Troy's subpersonalities is aware of the others and can communicate about them, which matches the scenario described.

Question 11

How do results from evoked potential studies support the idea of the existence of multiple personalities?

Accepted Answer

Different subpersonalities in individuals diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) have been shown to exhibit distinct brain wave patterns in evoked potential studies. This supports the idea that these subpersonalities may have different neural activations, suggesting a physiological basis for the existence of multiple personalities within the same individual.

Question 12

When all of the subpersonalities in a person with dissociative identity disorder are aware of one another, it is termed a:

Accepted Answer

In a mutually cognizant pattern, all subpersonalities are aware of each other.

Question 13

Which is the BEST example of the subpersonalities in dissociative identity disorder differing in identifying features?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self. The example of one personality being a woman and another being a man best illustrates the extent to which these identities can differ in identifying features, including gender identity, which is a core aspect of one's sense of self.

Question 14

Modern studies suggest that the average number of subpersonalities in cases of dissociative identity disorder is about _____ for women and _____ for men.

Accepted Answer

Modern studies on dissociative identity disorder (DID) indicate that women tend to have a higher average number of subpersonalities compared to men. On average, women have about 15 subpersonalities, while men have about 8. This reflects the complex nature of DID and how it can manifest differently across genders.

Question 15

Juanita has dissociative identity disorder. Big Tony and Smart Alice are two personalities who are aware of all of the others. None of her other personalities is aware of the others. This would be called a:

Accepted Answer

In a one-way amnesic relationship, some personalities are aware of others, but this awareness is not reciprocated. Here, Big Tony and Smart Alice are aware of the other personalities, but the others are not aware of them.

Question 16

The chief sources of data used to support the psychodynamic theories of dissociative identity disorder are:

Accepted Answer

Case studies are the chief sources of data used to support the psychodynamic theories of dissociative identity disorder. These theories often rely on detailed individual histories and therapeutic observations rather than large-scale experimental or epidemiological studies.

Question 17

The number of diagnosed cases of dissociative identity disorder increased in the 1980s and 1990s. Some researchers are concerned about this trend, stating:

Accepted Answer

Many researchers believe that the increase in diagnosed cases of dissociative identity disorder during the 1980s and 1990s may be due to the influence of clinicians, who, unintentionally, might have led their patients to exhibit symptoms of the disorder through the power of suggestion or certain therapeutic techniques.

Question 18

An individual who formerly knew how to speak a foreign language and play a musical instrument can no longer remember how to do so as a result of a dissociative disorder. The dissociative disorder MOST likely present is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual who formerly knew how to...

Question 19

Which is the BEST example of the subpersonalities in dissociative identity disorder differing in preferences?

Accepted Answer

Subpersonalities in dissociative identity disorder can have distinct likes and dislikes, such as different music preferences, illustrating the diversity in their characteristics and preferences.

Question 20

Research on evoked potential with people with dissociative identity disorder has revealed that:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that different subpersonalities in individuals with dissociative identity disorder can show distinct brain-response patterns, highlighting the complex neurological underpinnings of the disorder.

Quiz 6: Disorders of Trauma and Stress