Tricia Experiences the Persistent Feeling That She Is Not a Part

question 41

Multiple Choice

Tricia experiences the persistent feeling that she is not a part of her physical surroundings. She reports feeling that the world around her is "unreal." Without any other significant symptoms, what would be the best diagnosis for Tricia?

• A) Dissociative amnesia.
• B) Dissociative identity disorder.
• C) Depersonalization/derealisation disorder.
• D) Conversion disorder.

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Definitions:

Thick Skin

Skin in the palms, soles, and tips of the digits; has all five epidermal strata.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels, contributing to skin's flexibility and strength.

Melanocytes

Cells in the skin and hair follicles responsible for the production and distribution of melanin, giving skin and hair their color.