A psychologist would MOST likely use the term ______ to refer to the common experience of "spacing out" momentarily.
A) amnesia
B) dissociation
C) malingering
D) conversion

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The term dissociation refers to a disconnection between a person's thoughts, feelings, and/or sense of identity. "Spacing out" momentarily is a mild form of dissociation where a person's attention drifts away from the present moment. Amnesia, malingering, and conversion are not appropriate terms for this experience.

A Psychologist Would MOST Likely Use the Term ______ to Refer