Dr.Abdullah's new patient is diagnosed with dissociative fugue.Rather than doing in-depth psychotherapy, the doctor prescribes an antidepressant and provides emotional support.Why would Dr.Abdullah respond this way?
A)The doctor probably sees the condition as iatrogenic.
B)The doctor probably agrees with the psychodynamic perspective.
C)The doctor probably knows that fugue is a hopeless condition that is untreatable.
D)The doctor probably knows that fugue goes away spontaneously and that depression is the only significant treatable symptom.

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Dissociative fugue is a condition where a person experiences amnesia and wander away from their routine life. The condition can resolve spontaneously and antidepressants can help in treating associated symptoms like depression and anxiety. Dr.Abdullah's response indicates that they are aware of the natural course of the disorder and are addressing only the treatable symptoms.

DrAbdullah's New Patient Is Diagnosed with Dissociative Fugue