A psychologist reviews a client's records. "This individual's issue is that a part of her consciousness-her memory-has split off from the rest of her consciousness, even though there is no evidence of brain damage." The psychologist is describing a person with a(n) ____.
A) organic brain disorder
B) anxiety disorder
C) somatoform disorder
D) dissociative disorder

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The psychologist is describing a dissociative disorder, which involves a disruption of and/or discontinuity in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior. Dissociative disorders often involve a split or fragmentation of identity, consciousness, or memory without evidence of physical brain damage.

A Psychologist Reviews a Client's Records