Abnormal Psychology (5) 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyDissociative DisordersUniversityAll boards Created by: hayleygainsCreated on: 01-05-15 19:47 What is key to our sense of identity and place in our environment? memory (it links our past, present and future) 1 of 15 What is the prevalence of dissociative disorders? 0.5 - 1% 2 of 15 What is the ratio of females to males who suffer from a dissociative disorder? 9:1 F:M 3 of 15 What dissociative reactions are combat soldiers vulnerable to? amnesia, confusion, shock, exhaustion 4 of 15 What is dissociative amnesia? memory loss, typically of stressful experiences 5 of 15 What is dissociative fugue? (DSM IV TR) Memory loss accompanied by leaving home and establishing a new identity 6 of 15 What is Depersonalisation Disorder (+derealisation disorder DSM V) Alteration in the experience of the self (and reality) 7 of 15 What is Dissociative Identity disorder? At least two distinct personalities that act independently of each other (multiple personality disorder) 8 of 15 In what ways can sub personalities differ in DID? their abilities, tastes, autonomic physiology and brain activity 9 of 15 What are the switches between personalities like for those with DID? sudden and triggered by a stressful event (can also be triggered by hypnotic suggestion) 10 of 15 Is DID more common in women or men? 3 times more common in women 11 of 15 What triggers the loss of self in depersonalisation disorder? stress 12 of 15 What unusual sensory experiences are associated with depersonalisation disorder? limbs changing drastically in size, strange voice, an outside body experience, mechanical movement 13 of 15 What is depersonalisation disorder often co-morbid with? anxiety disorder and depression 14 of 15 What do those with dissociative amnesia usually forget? traumatic or stressful events that are too extensive in nature to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness 15 of 15
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