Which Hypothesis Used to Explain Dissociative Disorders Is Shared by Psychodynamic

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which hypothesis used to explain dissociative disorders is shared by psychodynamic and behavioral theorists?

• A) They serve to help someone escape something unpleasant.
• B) The attempts at forgetting are purposeful from the beginning.
• C) The process involved in forgetting is supported by subtle reinforcement.
• D) The individuals themselves are aware that their disorder is protecting them from facing a painful reality.

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Definitions:

Internal State

Refers to an individual's psychological or emotional condition at a given moment, often invisible to outsiders.

Tension

A psychological state or physical condition resulting from the conflict between internal needs and external forces, often leading to stress.

Drive Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that motivation arises from biological drives that propel an organism to satisfy its needs.

Physiological Equilibrium

The state of internal, physical, and chemical balance maintained by living systems.