After Being Passed Up for a Promotion and Then Getting

question 58

Multiple Choice

After being passed up for a promotion and then getting into a heated argument with his son, a man disappears. He shows up two weeks later in another town claiming to be someone else, and having no memories of his previous identity. His behavior is most typical of someone with ________.

• A) dissociative identity disorder
• B) dissociative amnesia
• C) dissociative fugue
• D) conversion disorder

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Definitions:

Gardner's Theory

A theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting people have different kinds of intelligences, such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, and spatial.

Spearman's Theory

A theory of intelligence proposing that general intelligence (g factor) underlies all cognitive abilities, thus explaining overall performance on mental ability tests.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory suggesting that intelligence is composed of various distinct types, each one relating to a specific cognitive capacity.

"g" Factor

A theoretical construct suggesting that a general intelligence factor underlies specific cognitive abilities.