Question 1

In dissociative amnesia,the individual typically has no memory of
A)any events.
B)events prior to a trauma.
C)selective events or emotional tone attached to them, particularly those involving trauma.
D)events following a trauma.

Accepted Answer

In dissociative amnesia, individuals typically have no memory of selective events or emotional tone attached to them, particularly those involving trauma. They may have memories of events before and after the trauma, but not of the traumatic event itself or events related to it. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 2

In dissociative fugue,the term fugue relates to
A)confusion.
B)flight or travel.
C)loss of consciousness.
D)hallucination.

Accepted Answer

The term "fugue" in dissociative fugue refers to the person's flight or travel away from their usual environment, often accompanied by amnesia for their past identity and life.

Question 3

During a fugue state,patients diagnosed with dissociative fugue
A)travel and typically experience memory loss during their trip.
B)travel involuntarily but do not experience memory loss.
C)temporarily lose memory of who they are but are able to recover their sense of identity after the fugue state.
D)Permanently lose memory of who they are and seldom recover any sense of their own identity.

Accepted Answer

During a dissociative fugue state, patients travel and may have amnesia for their trip. The fugue state can last for hours to weeks, during which the individual may have a new identity or assume a completely different persona. However, once they recover from the fugue state, they may remember their past identity and their previous life.

Question 4

During a dissociative fugue state,it is not uncommon for individuals to
A)commit suicide.
B)see the world as a strange and foreign place.
C)take on a new identity.
D)Involuntarily contact friends and family.

Accepted Answer

During a dissociative fugue state, individuals often take on a new identity and may travel away from their usual environment, with no memory of their previous identity.

Question 5

Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving
A)in-depth exploration of psychological conflicts.
B)regression to the early psychosexual stages of development.
C)application of a strict behavioral program that includes reinforcement for each display of progress and punishment when necessary.
D)removal of any benefits that patients receive for limitations imposed by the disorder.

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder involves physical symptoms without any underlying medical explanation. Patients with this disorder may receive certain benefits, such as attention or being excused from certain responsibilities, as a result of their symptoms. Therefore, removing these benefits can help reinforce the idea that the symptoms are not necessary and can lead to improvement. The other options (exploring psychological conflicts, regression, and behavioral programs) may be used in other types of therapy but are not specifically effective for conversion disorder.

Question 6

In non-Western cultures,trance and possession are
A)extremely rare.
B)never considered a disorder.
C)the most common forms of dissociative disorders.
D)the rarest forms of dissociative disorders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In non-Western cultures,trance and possession are
A)extremely rare.
B)never...

Question 7

________ is a dissociative disorder that is not found in Western cultures and appears to have some similarities to dissociative fugue.
A)Amok
B)Exorcism
C)Trance
D)Voodoo

Accepted Answer

Amok is a dissociative disorder that is seen in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and the Philippines. It is characterized by sudden outbursts of violent and aggressive behavior, during which the person may become dissociated and feel as if they are in a trance. This disorder appears to have some similarities to dissociative fugue, another type of dissociative disorder in which a person may suddenly and unexpectedly travel away from their home or work and not be able to remember their past identity or life. Dissociative disorders, including amok and dissociative fugue, are generally rare and may be related to cultural factors.

Question 8

Derealization is defined as
A)vivid hallucinations.
B)altered perception involving loss of the sense of one's own reality.
C)altered perception involving loss of the sense of reality of the external world.
D)the feeling that one is no longer a person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Derealization is defined as
A)vivid hallucinations.
B)altered perception involving...

Question 9

The diagnosis of derealization-depersonalization disorder is
A)often co-occuring with other disorders
B)quite rare and only applicable to those diagnosed with psychosis
C)fairly common, since many people experience derealization and depersonalization.
D)fairly common and applied to anyone who is frightened by an experience of derealization or depersonalization.

Accepted Answer

Derealization-depersonalization disorder often co-occurs with other disorders, such as anxiety or trauma-related disorders. It is not rare, but it is also not applied to anyone who is frightened by an isolated experience of derealization or depersonalization.

Question 10

While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing
A)derealization.
B)depersonalization.
C)the early stages of what will eventually become a severe psychotic disorder.
D)symptoms of a mood disorder.

Accepted Answer

Sarah is experiencing depersonalization, which is a dissociative symptom that makes an individual feel that they are detached from reality or themselves. It is not necessarily indicative of a severe psychotic disorder or mood disorder.

Question 11

The experience of dissociation occurs in
A)psychotic disorders only.
B)individuals with dissociative disorders only.
C)only in those individuals who have experienced great personal trauma.
D)certain psychological disorders but also in non-disordered people at times.

Accepted Answer

Dissociation can occur in certain psychological disorders such as dissociative identity disorder, dissociative amnesia, and depersonalization disorder. However, it can also occur in non-disordered individuals at times, such as during intense meditation or daydreaming.

Question 12

The defining feature of dissociative identity disorder is that aspects of the individual's personality are
A)fixated.
B)completely suppressed.
C)dissociated.
D)Dissociative Disorders

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities that may have their own unique names, mannerisms, and experiences. The individual may experience gaps in memory for events that occurred while one identity was in control. These aspects of the individual's personality are dissociated from one another, meaning they are separated or disconnected from each other.

Question 13

Brain imaging studies have found that depersonalization is associated with all of the following
A)Deficits in perception
B)Deficits in emotion regulation
C)Dysregulation in the HPA axis
D)Dysregulation of the visual cortices

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brain imaging studies have found that depersonalization...

Question 14

Dissociation is likely to happen
A)After an extremely stressful or a traumatic event
B)When there is potential secondary gain
C)When there is primary gain
D)when a patient is malingering

Accepted Answer

Dissociation is a common response to extreme stress or trauma, as the mind copes with overwhelming emotions and experiences by compartmentalizing or disconnecting from them. This can manifest in various ways such as feeling detached from oneself or one's surroundings, experiencing amnesia or gaps in memory, or feeling like one is watching themselves from outside their body. Dissociation is not a conscious choice or a deliberate attempt to manipulate others, so options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Question 15

Individuals with dissociative identity disorder generally
A)Take on only one other distinct personality.
B)suffer a loss of their own identity that lasts several years.
C)maintain complete awareness of all of their personalities.
D)have several distinct personalities.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with dissociative identity disorder have several distinct personalities, also known as alter egos or alters. These different identities can have unique characteristics, memories, and behaviors. The disorder involves a disruption or fragmentation of the normal integration of identity, consciousness, and memory.

Question 16

Depersonalization is defined as
A)altered perception including loss of the sense of one's own reality.
B)altered perception involving loss of the sense of reality of the external world.
C)vivid hallucinations.
D)the feeling that one is no longer a person.

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization is characterized by feeling detached from oneself or one's surroundings, resulting in a loss of the sense of one's own reality. This can lead to feeling like an observer of one's own life or feeling like one's actions are not under their own control.

Question 17

In healthy,well-adjusted individuals,dissociation typically occurs following
A)calm, reflective periods.
B)participation in a group activity.
C)reading or any activity that requires great concentration.
D)stress or a traumatic event.

Accepted Answer

Dissociation is a defense mechanism that occurs in response to trauma or extreme stress. It can be a way of coping with overwhelming emotions or experiences. Dissociation is not a typical response to calm periods or group activities, and while deep concentration can lead to a sense of detachment, it does not necessarily indicate dissociation.

Question 18

According to your textbook,the following statement is true about the treatment of conversion disorder:
A)the principle treatment strategy for conversion disorder is to identify and attend to the traumatic or stressful life event.
B)the use of medication is generally supported in the treatment of conversion disorder.
C)social support and attention are the most effective method of treatment for conversion disorder.
D)in treating conversion disorder, Freudian methods to access the unconscious are the most effective.

Accepted Answer

The principle treatment strategy for conversion disorder is to identify and attend to the traumatic or stressful life event. This approach, often referred to as talking therapy, emphasizes the need to address the underlying psychological factors that contribute to the symptoms rather than simply treating the physical symptoms themselves. Research has found that this approach can be highly effective in treating conversion disorder. The use of medication is generally not supported in the treatment of conversion disorder, as there is little evidence to suggest that medication is effective in treating the condition. Similarly, while social support and attention may be beneficial for some individuals with conversion disorder, they are not considered the most effective method of treatment. Freudian methods to access the unconscious are not typically used in the treatment of conversion disorder.

Question 19

With regard to dissociative identity disorder,the term alter refers to ________ within the individual.
A)the "host" personality
B)a dangerous personality
C)the most recent personality to emerge
D)a different personality

Accepted Answer

An alter in dissociative identity disorder refers to a different personality within the individual, separate from the "host" personality. This alternate personality may have its own name, history, and characteristics.

Question 20

Jason suddenly notices that the world looks weird to him.Some objects look bigger than normal and others look smaller.Cars passing by seem oddly shaped,and people appear dead or mechanical.Joe is experiencing
A)derealization.
B)depersonalization.
C)classic early psychosis symptoms.
D)mania.

Accepted Answer

Jason's experience of objects appearing bigger or smaller, cars appearing oddly shaped, and people appearing dead or mechanical suggest that he is experiencing derealization, a symptom of dissociative disorders or anxiety. Depersonalization involves feeling detached from oneself and one's body, whereas classic early psychosis symptoms and mania typically involve more severe and persistent symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.

Quiz 5: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

In dissociative amnesia,the individual typically has no memory of

In dissociative fugue,the term fugue relates to

During a fugue state,patients diagnosed with dissociative fugue

During a dissociative fugue state,it is not uncommon for individuals to

Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving

In non-Western cultures,trance and possession are

________ is a dissociative disorder that is not found in Western cultures and appears to have some similarities to dissociative fugue.

Derealization is defined as

The diagnosis of derealization-depersonalization disorder is

While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing

The experience of dissociation occurs in

The defining feature of dissociative identity disorder is that aspects of the individual's personality are

Brain imaging studies have found that depersonalization is associated with all of the following

Dissociation is likely to happen

Individuals with dissociative identity disorder generally

Depersonalization is defined as

In healthy,well-adjusted individuals,dissociation typically occurs following

According to your textbook,the following statement is true about the treatment of conversion disorder:

With regard to dissociative identity disorder,the term alter refers to ________ within the individual.

Jason suddenly notices that the world looks weird to him.Some objects look bigger than normal and others look smaller.Cars passing by seem oddly shaped,and people appear dead or mechanical.Joe is experiencing