Which of the Following Is an Example of a Dissociative

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a dissociative experience that is pathological or abnormal?

• A) waking up from a nap and momentarily thinking that a dream event really happened
• B) becoming so absorbed in the book you're reading that you don't hear the telephone ring
• C) automatically taking your usual exit off the highway because you are so preoccupied by your thoughts that you forget that you were planning to go to a different destination
• D) being unable to remember your own name or other important details about your life

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Definitions:

Indirectly Affected

To be impacted by an action, event, or situation in a secondary or less immediate way.

Communication

The act of conveying information or expressing ideas and feelings through verbal, nonverbal, written, or visual means.

Listening

The active process of receiving, interpreting, and responding to verbal and non-verbal messages.

Personal Distance

The physical space preferred by an individual in social interactions, which can vary significantly between different cultures and personal preferences.