Dissociative Disorders Flashcards
What is dissociation?
A loss or impaired sense of “self”, a temporary alteration in consciousness, memory, personality, behavior or motor function
Dissociation causes _____
impairment of functioning
What are the three types of dissociative disorders?
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
- Dissociative Amnesia
Define Dissociative Identity Disorder
Presence of at least two distinct identities or states of personalities that take control of behavior
Symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder may be self reported or ____
observed by others
Dissociative Identity Disorder may cause gaps ______
in recall for every day events (not just traumatic events
Dissociative Identity Disorder is most common in ____
women
Dissociative Identity Disorder may be associated with a history of ____
sexual abuse, PTSD, substance abuse
Define Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
Persistent feelings of detachment or estrangement from oneself and/or the surrounding environment
During an experiences of Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, reality testing is ____ and symptoms can cause ___
intact
distress
Describe Dissociative Amnesia
Inability to recall personal/autobiographical informatoin
Dissociative Amnesia is often secondary to
Sexual abuse, stress or trauma
Dissociative Amnesia causes significant impairment ____
in functioning
What is a dissociative fugue?
Abrupt change in geographic location with loss of identity or inability to recall the past (part of Dissociative Amnesia)
What must be ruled out in Dissociative Amnesia?
Seizures or brain tumor
