This disorder includes a loss of one's sense of reality in the external world. The affected person may experience familiar objects or persons as strange and odd. It is called:
A)Splitting
B)Depersonalization/derealization
C)Continuous amnesia
D)Confabulation

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Depersonalization/derealization disorder involves feelings of detachment from oneself and/or the external world, leading to a sense of unreality or unfamiliarity with familiar surroundings or people. Splitting refers to an unconscious defense mechanism in which a person sees people, situations, or events as either all good or all bad. Continuous amnesia refers to a long-term memory impairment, while confabulation is the production of false or distorted memories without the intention to deceive.

This Disorder Includes a Loss of One's Sense of Reality