The Text Presented the Case of Mary Kendall, Who Suffered

question 92

Multiple Choice

The text presented the case of Mary Kendall, who suffered from dissociative identity disorder. She is typical of individuals with this disorder in that

• A) she has periods of "lost time."
• B) was socially inept as a child.
• C) she was aware of her separate personalities prior to beginning treatment.
• D) tended to express her emotional distress in complaints about her body.

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Definitions:

Amok

A culturally bound syndrome, primarily found in Malaysia, characterized by a sudden outburst of unrestrained violence or aggressive behavior.

Violent Behavior

Behaviors involving the use of physical power with the aim to inflict injury, harm, or cause death to a person or object.

Medical Model

A framework for understanding abnormal behaviors through biological reasons and diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in a medical context.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by persistent dysfunction in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, leading to significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important activities.