Which of the Following Is NOT True of Depersonalization Disorder

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of depersonalization disorder?

• A)People with this disorder often describe themselves as feeling like a robot that is able to respond to those nearby but without feeling connected to their actions.
• B)It is characterized by a feeling of detachment from one's self or surroundings.
• C)It typically is not associated with depression or anxiety; indeed,patients often display an indifference to their symptoms (la belle indifference).
• D)It is highly related to a history of trauma,particularly emotional abuse.
• E)A diagnosis of this disorder is usually made in adolescence and tends to be chronic in nature.

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