Dissociative Disorders Quiz 100%

Katherine, a 30-year-old woman, has had difficulty recalling certain time frames from her childhood, and she becomes anxious when returning to her grandparents' home to visit. Katherine is most likely suffering from ________.

*A. dissociative amnesia*

_______ may develop a dissociative disorder if they have experienced severe physical, sexual, or emotional abuse _______.

*B. Adults... during childhood*

Upon returning to the pre-fugue state, an individual will most likely _______.

*C. forget all events or experiences that occurred during the fugue state*

Of the following, which is not a helpful way to use hypnosis in treating dissociative disorders?

*C. having the patient keep painful memories hidden*

Individuals in a dissociative fugue state may not attract attention or receive immediate medical care because _______.

*D. they will show no signs of illness nor do they often display odd behavior*

In order to avoid negative effects of trauma, individuals with dissociative disorders may engage in all of the following except _______.

*D. vulnerability*

Adults who have had a traumatic experience will most likely develop a dissociative disorder.

*False*

Dissociative identity disorder is the feeling of becoming separated from prior memories after wandering away from home.

*False*

________ is a way for individuals to talk about and safely express their thoughts and feelings with a trained medical professional.

*Psychotherapy*

Emotional avoidance is a way to ignore feelings, such as guilt or shame.

*True*