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Explain the Differences Among "Insanity," "Competency," and "Mental Illness

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Explain the differences among "insanity," "competency," and "mental illness."


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Dissociative Amnesia

Dissociative amnesia is a condition characterized by memory loss that is more extensive than normal forgetfulness and cannot be attributed to physical ailment, often resulting from trauma or stress.

Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder

A dissociative disorder marked by the presence of persistent and recurrent episodes of depersonalization, derealization, or both.

Dissociative Fugue

A rare psychological disorder characterized by temporary amnesia regarding one’s identity or past, often accompanied by unexpected travel away from one’s usual environment.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in—and alternately take control of—an individual.

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