Which of the Following Would Be Evidence of a Dissociative

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be evidence of a dissociative disorder?

• A)A man undergoes dramatic weight loss as a consequence of severe depression.
• B)An accountant loses his job because of problems stemming from drug abuse.
• C)A woman is found in a bus station, unable to remember her name or where she lives.
• D)A former helicopter gunner has flashbacks related to post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Definitions:

Conversion

refers to the process of changing or transforming something from one form to another, such as converting units of measurement or religious beliefs.

PTSD

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to long-term repercussions.

Obsessive-Compulsive Reaction

An obsessive-compulsive reaction refers to repetitive and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) followed by ritualistic behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform.

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to perform an act, often repetitively, driven by anxiety or obsessive thoughts.