DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS Flashcards
1
Q
Child witnesses murder but is unharmed and unaware of events that occurred. What is this? (2x)
A
Dissociative amnesia
2
Q
16 yo pt with severely depressed mood for 4 months and describes not being able to feel, feeling that they do not exist, feeling like a robot while living their everyday life. Along with MDD, diagnosis should include?
A
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
3
Q
Adolescent reports feeling detached from body, unreal, emotionally numb, watching body from outside, no other concerns. Diagnosis?
A
Depersonalization/Derealization disorder
4
Q
Which region of the brain is associated with
depersonalization episodes?
A
Parietal lobe, Occipital lobe
