Why Has There Been Little Systematic Research Conducted on Dissociative

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why has there been little systematic research conducted on dissociative amnesia and fugue?

• A) Case studies provide more useful information.
• B) Both disorders are relatively brief, preventing researchers from having ample time to systematically conduct full evaluations.
• C) The diagnosis of both disorders is too controversial; until a consensus is reached as to whether there is a true "psychogenic" amnesia, further study is virtually impossible.
• D) These conditions are too rare to permit more extensive study.

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Definitions:

Neo-Freudian

Pertaining to theorists who were influenced by and extended Freud's work, typically placing more emphasis on social and cultural factors than on innate biological drives.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Painful Realities

Harsh truths or facts that are difficult to accept or cause emotional distress.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality.