William James Described a Case of Dissociative Fugue in Reverend

question 112

Multiple Choice

William James described a case of dissociative fugue in Reverend Ansel Bourne. The reverend's case was unusual compared with most modern cases because

• A) most individuals with dissociative fugue don't remember their profession
• B) the reverend never recovered his memory
• C) most individuals with dissociative fugue don't adopt new identities
• D) the reverend was violent when confronted with his lost memory

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Definitions:

Brain Waves

Patterns of neural oscillations in the brain, measurable with an EEG, that reflect differing states of brain activity.

Conscious

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and experiences.

Preconscious Material

Preconscious material consists of thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily accessed or recalled.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep.