psyabnp - mod 7 [dissociative disorders]

What is the usual onset age for Dissociative Disorders?

• Late adolescence to early adulthood

• Early childhood

• Middle age

• Elderly age

Which disorder was previously known as multiple personality disorder?

• Derealization Disorder

• Depersonalization Disorder

• Dissociative Amnesia

• Dissociative Identity Disorder

What is the main goal of treatment for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

• Encouraging dissociation

• Inducing amnesia

• Creating more alters

• Integrating alters into one (fusion)

Which type of amnesia involves complete loss of memory of entire life including identity?

• Fugue Amnesia

• Selective Amnesia

• Generalized Amnesia

• Localized Amnesia

What is the main characteristic of Depersonalization experiences?

• Experiences of detachment from surroundings

• Experiences of complete memory loss

• Experiences of being an outside observer with respect to one's thoughts and actions

• Experiences of unreality or detachment with respect to surroundings

Which factor is NOT considered a possible cause of Dissociative Disorders?

• Biological factors

• Cognitive factors

• Socio-cultural factors

• Economic factors

What is the main purpose of Hypnotherapy in treating Dissociative Disorders?

• Enhancing reality testing

• Accessing specific alter personalities

• Inducing dissociation

• Creating false memories

Which disorder is NOT listed as a possible comorbidity with Dissociative Disorders?

• Personality disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• Depressive disorders

• PTSD

What is the main characteristic of Derealization experiences?

• Experiences of being an outside observer with respect to one's thoughts and actions

• Experiences of unreality or detachment with respect to surroundings

• Experiences of complete memory loss

• Experiences of detachment from surroundings

Which type of amnesia involves inability to recall some parts of an event or period of time?

• Fugue Amnesia

• Generalized Amnesia

• Selective Amnesia

• Localized Amnesia