A Number of Problems Have Been Identified Regarding the "Traumatic

question 245

Multiple Choice

A number of problems have been identified regarding the "traumatic memory" explanation (the dissociative coping theory) of dissociative identity disorder (DID) . Which of the following is NOT one of the problems identified in the text?

• A)Rather than dissociating from the painful experience, most trauma victims are bothered by recurring and intrusive memories and have no trouble recalling the traumatic event.
• B)The dissociative coping theory (traumatic memory explanation) is difficult to test empirically because memories of childhood are notoriously unreliable and difficult to authenticate.
• C)Dissociative identity disorder is usually diagnosed in adulthood, and it is often impossible to verify whether the reports of childhood trauma are real or imagined.
• D)The dissociative coping theory (traumatic memory explanation) predicts that DID patients would have a variety of other psychological disorders before being diagnosed with DID, and this is rarely the case.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Cues

Communication without the use of spoken language, involving gestures, body language, facial expressions, and other physical behaviors to convey information.

Emotional Impact

The powerful effect an event, experience, or communication has on a person's emotions or feelings.

Personally Focused

An approach or attitude that centers on the individual's needs, desires, or goals rather than the collective or organizational objectives.

Individual Gestures

Specific movements or signals made by a person, often with the hands or body, that convey a particular message or intention.