Dissociative disorders 5.4d Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Dissociative Disorders
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Extreme and frequent disruptions of awareness, memory, and personal identity during times of stress impair the ability to function
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
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2 or more distinct personalities manifested by the same person at different times. May experience memory gaps; VERY rare and controversial
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Dissociative Amnesia
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Memory loss is the only symptom; partial or total inability to recall important personal information
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Dissociative Amnesia with Fugue
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Sudden memory loss, often linked to trauma, accompanied by bewildered wandering or purposeful travel away from home and familiar surroundings
