Dissociative Identity Disorder Flashcards
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What is Dissociative identity disorder?
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When a person exhibits more than one distinct and alternating personality
Previously known as multiple personality disorder
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Symptoms
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Conscious awareness becomes dissociated from previous memories, thoughts and feelings. Can result in a loss of memory and Chang win personality.
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Dissociative amnesia
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When a person may block out specific information or have no memory of particular events
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Dissociative fugue
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When a person may suddenly just set out on a journey for hours or months and travel around with no awareness of their identity.
