The Text Presented the Case of Mary Kendall, Who Suffered

question 15

Multiple Choice

The text presented the case of Mary Kendall, who suffered from dissociative identity disorder. She is typical of individuals with this disorder in that

• A) she has periods of "lost time."
• B) she was socially inept as a child.
• C) she was aware of her separate personalities prior to beginning treatment.
• D) she tended to express her emotional distress in complaints about her body.

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

Refers to the darker-colored regions of the brain and spinal cord, primarily made up of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites, involved in muscle control and sensory perception such as seeing and hearing.

Intelligence Scores

Numerical measures obtained from cognitive tests aimed at assessing an individual's mental capacity and abilities compared to an average score.

Impulsivity

A tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Attentional Capabilities

The ability to focus and maintain concentration on specific stimuli or tasks, often varying in capacity among individuals.