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Dissociative Disorders

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What is the most common dissociative disorder?

  1. Depersonalization-derealization disorder

  2. Dissociative amnesia

  3. Dissociative identity disorder

  4. Conversion disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dissociative amnesia is the most common dissociative disorder, affecting approximately 1% of the population.

Which of the following is a symptom of depersonalization-derealization disorder?

  1. Feeling detached from one's body

  2. Feeling like one is in a dream

  3. Feeling like the world is unreal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Depersonalization-derealization disorder is characterized by feelings of detachment from one's body, feeling like one is in a dream, and feeling like the world is unreal.

What is the main symptom of dissociative identity disorder?

  1. Having two or more distinct identities

  2. Memory loss

  3. Depersonalization

  4. Derealization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main symptom of dissociative identity disorder is having two or more distinct identities, each with its own unique memories, thoughts, and behaviors.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a dissociative disorder?

  1. Childhood trauma

  2. Neglect

  3. Abuse

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Childhood trauma, neglect, and abuse are all risk factors for developing a dissociative disorder.

What is the treatment for dissociative disorders?

  1. Psychotherapy

  2. Medication

  3. Both psychotherapy and medication

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The treatment for dissociative disorders typically involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication.

What is the prognosis for dissociative disorders?

  1. Good

  2. Poor

  3. Depends on the severity of the disorder

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The prognosis for dissociative disorders depends on the severity of the disorder and the individual's response to treatment.

Which of the following is a symptom of conversion disorder?

  1. Physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition

  2. Memory loss

  3. Depersonalization

  4. Derealization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conversion disorder is characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition.

What is the main symptom of dissociative fugue?

  1. Sudden, unexpected travel away from home

  2. Memory loss

  3. Depersonalization

  4. Derealization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main symptom of dissociative fugue is sudden, unexpected travel away from home.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing dissociative fugue?

  1. Stress

  2. Trauma

  3. Mental illness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stress, trauma, and mental illness are all risk factors for developing dissociative fugue.

What is the treatment for dissociative fugue?

  1. Psychotherapy

  2. Medication

  3. Both psychotherapy and medication

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The treatment for dissociative fugue typically involves psychotherapy.

What is the prognosis for dissociative fugue?

  1. Good

  2. Poor

  3. Depends on the severity of the disorder

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prognosis for dissociative fugue is generally good.

Which of the following is a symptom of dissociative identity disorder?

  1. Having two or more distinct identities

  2. Memory loss

  3. Depersonalization

  4. Derealization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main symptom of dissociative identity disorder is having two or more distinct identities, each with its own unique memories, thoughts, and behaviors.

What is the main symptom of dissociative amnesia?

  1. Memory loss

  2. Depersonalization

  3. Derealization

  4. Conversion disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main symptom of dissociative amnesia is memory loss, which can range from mild to severe.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing dissociative amnesia?

  1. Childhood trauma

  2. Neglect

  3. Abuse

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Childhood trauma, neglect, and abuse are all risk factors for developing dissociative amnesia.

What is the treatment for dissociative amnesia?

  1. Psychotherapy

  2. Medication

  3. Both psychotherapy and medication

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The treatment for dissociative amnesia typically involves psychotherapy.

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