Which of the Following Defines Dissociative Amnesia

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines dissociative amnesia

• A)An individual displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities.
• B)An individual experiences a significant, selective memory loss of about anxiety-provoking event.
• C)An individual takes a sudden, impulsive trip and assumes a new identity.
• D)An individual loses all memory of his or her identity.

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Definitions:

Principle of Conservation

A concept in developmental psychology that a child becomes capable of understanding that certain properties of objects, such as volume or mass, remain the same despite changes in form or appearance.

Abstract Thought

The ability to think about concepts, ideas, and principles that are not physically present or directly sensed, involving complex cognitive processing.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities that influence a person's behavior and learning ability.

Basic Trust

The belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, often developed in early childhood.