Dissociative Disorders Are Most Likely to Be Characterized by

question 24

Multiple Choice

Dissociative disorders are most likely to be characterized by

• A) disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of identity.
• B) offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person.
• C) a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state of emotion.
• D) alternations between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body and comprises the brain and the spinal cord.

Bone Marrow

A soft, spongy tissue found inside bones that is responsible for the production of blood cells.

Abdominal Fat

Fat stored in the abdominal area, considered harmful due to its association with increased risk of chronic diseases.

Apple-Shaped Distribution

A body shape where excess fat is stored around the waist and abdomen, typically considered a risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.