What Is the General Term for Disorders in Which, Under

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the general term for disorders in which, under stress, a person can lose the integration of consciousness, identity, and memory of important personal events?

• A) dissociative disorder
• B) somatoform disorder
• C) conversion disorder
• D) affective disorder

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Definitions:

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively impact health and daily functioning.

Autism

A disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient communication, social interaction, and understanding of others’ states of mind.

Antisocial Personality Disorders

A type of chronic mental condition in which a person's way of thinking, perceiving situations and relating to others is dysfunctional and destructive.

Social Roles

Expectations for individuals based on their position or status within a group or society.