An individual has been diagnosed with a dissociative disorder. However, the individual has very good recall of previous life events and has a strong sense of self. The MOST likely diagnosis for this individual is:
A) dissociative amnesia.
B) multiple identity disorder.
C) dissociative fugue.
D) depersonalization disorder.

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The individual's good recall of previous life events and strong sense of self suggest that they are not experiencing a fragmentation of identity, which is a hallmark of multiple identity disorder. Additionally, the individual is not exhibiting a sudden departure from their daily life, which would suggest dissociative fugue. Dissociative amnesia may involve memory loss but would not necessarily affect one's sense of self, and depersonalization disorder involves a feeling of detachment from one's body or experiences, but not necessarily a dissociation from one's identity or memories. Therefore, depersonalization disorder is the most likely diagnosis for this individual.

An Individual Has Been Diagnosed with a Dissociative Disorder