Transient Depersonalization and Derealization

question 48

Multiple Choice

Transient depersonalization and derealization:

• A) are experienced by virtually all people by late adolescence.
• B) are produced naturally and cannot be induced by drugs or meditation.
• C) can be induced by a life-threatening experience.
• D) are common in adults but are not yet diagnosed in children or adolescents.

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Definitions:

Stereotypic Movement

Repetitive, seemingly driven, and nonfunctional motor behavior, such as hand waving or head banging, often seen in individuals with developmental disorders.

Autism Spectrum

A range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Childhood Onset Fluency

Relates to the development of smooth, uninterrupted speech in early childhood, often concerning the study or treatment of speech disorders.

Speaking Evenly

A communication technique often used in therapeutic settings, where the speaker distributes their attention and speech evenly across a range of topics, avoiding any particular emotional emphasis.