Steven Left His Home Abruptly Without Taking Any of His

question 38

Multiple Choice

Steven left his home abruptly without taking any of his belongings.He relocated to a nearby town.Several months later, he returned to his old home with no memory of his travel.Steven would most likely be diagnosed with

• A)schizophrenia.
• B)dissociative identity disorder.
• C)dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue.
• D)depersonalization/derealization disorder.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state wherein an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring within group contexts, leading to behavior that is uncharacteristic of the individual’s norm.

Self-Awareness

The awareness of one’s own personality, emotions, motivations, and wishes.

Anonymity

The state of being unnamed or unacknowledged, often used to describe situations where individuals' identities are protected or not revealed.

Deindividuation Theory

A psychological theory suggesting individuals in groups may lose self-awareness and feel less responsible for their actions, often leading to norms being disregarded.