In Which Disorder Does a Person Seem to Experience at Least

question 37

Multiple Choice

In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?

• A) schizophrenia
• B) panic disorder
• C) depersonalization
• D) dissociative identity disorder
• E) illness anxiety disorder

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Definitions:

Lesion

Any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.

Aphasia

A language disorder that results from damage to parts of the brain responsible for language, affecting speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for problem solving, decision making, and controlling behavior and emotions.

Phineas Gage

A historically significant individual in the study of neurology and psychology, known for surviving a traumatic brain injury that significantly changed his personality and behavior.