Question 1

With regard to dissociative identity disorder, what does the term "alter" mean?

Accepted Answer

A) the most complete personality, apart from the original personality 
B) the most dominant of the personalities 
C) a different personality from the original personality of the individual 
D) the ability to switch to other personalities at will 
A) the most complete personality, apart from the original personality 
B) the most dominant of the personalities 
C) a different personality from the original personality of the individual 
D) the ability to switch to other personalities at will

Question 2

What is the fundamental goal of treatment for dissociative identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) to help the patient to more successfully repress the traumatic memories 
B) to relieve the depression and anxiety that frequently accompanies this disorder 
C) to identify cues or triggers that provoke memories of the trauma or dissociation and to neutralize them 
D) to develop more effective coping strategies for future negative events 
A) to help the patient to more successfully repress the traumatic memories 
B) to relieve the depression and anxiety that frequently accompanies this disorder 
C) to identify cues or triggers that provoke memories of the trauma or dissociation and to neutralize them 
D) to develop more effective coping strategies for future negative events

Question 3

In many areas of the world, what are dissociative symptoms, such as sudden changes in personality, attributed to?

Accepted Answer

A) possession by a spirit important in the particular culture 
B) being in league with the devil 
C) hallucinogenic substances used in some spiritual rituals 
D) punishment from God 
A) possession by a spirit important in the particular culture 
B) being in league with the devil 
C) hallucinogenic substances used in some spiritual rituals 
D) punishment from God

Question 4

According to a recent survey, which statement best describes the relationship between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute stress disorder is a prerequisite for developing PTSD. 
B) Approximately half of the individuals with acute stress disorder go on to develop PTSD. 
C) Treatment is only beneficial for those with PTSD and not acute stress disorder. 
D) All individuals diagnosed with PTSD demonstrated acute stress disorder preceding their diagnosis. 
A) Acute stress disorder is a prerequisite for developing PTSD. 
B) Approximately half of the individuals with acute stress disorder go on to develop PTSD. 
C) Treatment is only beneficial for those with PTSD and not acute stress disorder. 
D) All individuals diagnosed with PTSD demonstrated acute stress disorder preceding their diagnosis.

With regard to dissociative identity disorder, what does the term "alter" mean?

What is the fundamental goal of treatment for dissociative identity disorder?

In many areas of the world, what are dissociative symptoms, such as sudden changes in personality, attributed to?

According to a recent survey, which statement best describes the relationship between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder?

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With regard to dissociative identity disorder, what does the term "alter" mean?

What is the fundamental goal of treatment for dissociative identity disorder?

In many areas of the world, what are dissociative symptoms, such as sudden changes in personality, attributed to?

According to a recent survey, which statement best describes the relationship between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health

The Psychology of Health and Illness

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