Found in a Dazed Condition at the Local Shopping Center

question 133

Multiple Choice

Found in a dazed condition at the local shopping center, "John Doe" could not remember who he was or where he came from. After an investigation, authorities found that he lived over two thousand miles away. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

• A) organic amnesia
• B) psychogenic fugue
• C) dissociative identity disorder
• D) disorganized schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle contraction, arousal, memory, and attention.

Alzheimer Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory loss, and personality changes.

Habituation

Habituation is the process by which there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being exposed to it repeatedly over time, indicating a form of learning or adaptation.