Why Has There Been Little Systematic Research Conducted on Dissociative

question 101

Multiple Choice

Why has there been little systematic research conducted on dissociative amnesia and fugue?

• A) These conditions are too rare to permit more extensive study.
• B) The diagnosis of both disorders is too controversial; until a consensus is reached as to whether or not there is a true "psychogenic" amnesia, further study is virtually impossible.
• C) Case studies provide more useful information.
• D) Both disorders are relatively brief, preventing researchers from having ample time to systematically conduct full evaluations.

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Definitions:

Choice Corollary

A principle in George Kelly's personal construct theory, suggesting that individuals choose their processes among those available to them based on anticipated events.

Repeated Events

Occurrences or happenings that take place more than once, often following a similar pattern each time.

Similarities

The state of being alike or sharing common features.

Mental Processes

The internal operations of the mind, including thinking, remembering, feeling, and decision-making.