Question 1

Dissociative identity disorder is most commonly found in ______________.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder is more commonly diagnosed in females than males. In fact, studies suggest that more than 70% of individuals diagnosed with this disorder are female. The reason for this gender difference is not entirely clear.

Question 2

Studies examining the incidence of DID in non-clinical populations (the population at large or a university population)suggest that approximately ________ percent of the general population suffer from DID.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies examining the incidence of DID in...

Question 3

The average number of alter personalities observed in individuals with dissociative identity disorder is ______________.

Accepted Answer

The average number of alter personalities observed in individuals with dissociative identity disorder is around 15, although some cases have reported as many as 100 or more. Therefore, the best choice is C. Options A and B are too low, and option D is too high.

Question 4

Studies suggest that false memories are ___________________.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that false memories can be easily created in children, as they have a more active imagination and are more susceptible to suggestion.

Question 5

The common feature in almost every case of DID is

Accepted Answer

DID is typically associated with a history of severe and prolonged child abuse, often involving physical and sexual abuse. The trauma experienced during childhood is believed to be a significant factor in the development of DID. Hallucinations, delusions, substance abuse, and body dysmorphic disorder are not necessarily common features of DID.

Question 6

One reason that DID can be misdiagnosed as psychosis is that

Accepted Answer

Auditory hallucinations are a symptom that can occur in both DID and some types of psychosis, such as schizophrenia. This symptom can lead to misdiagnosis if other symptoms are not carefully evaluated.

Question 7

According to the autohypnotic model,people who are suggestible may be

Accepted Answer

The autohypnotic model suggests that highly suggestible individuals may use dissociation as a defense mechanism against extreme trauma. This means that they may mentally separate themselves from the traumatic event in order to cope with it. However, this does not necessarily mean that they are able to create false memories. They may still remember the trauma, but their mind has dissociated from it as a way of coping. Additionally, the model does not suggest that they are unable to switch at will, as this is not a characteristic of suggestibility.

Question 8

The part of the treatment plan for DID that is similar to the treatment plan for posttraumatic stress disorder is

Accepted Answer

Both DID and PTSD involve experiences of trauma, and reliving and reprocessing the trauma can be an effective treatment approach for both disorders. Integration of personality fragments is specific to the treatment of DID, while the use of antipsychotic medications and hypnotic regression are not typically recommended for the treatment of either disorder.

Question 9

While interviewing 129 women with documented histories of childhood sexual abuse,Willams (1994)found with extensive questioning that

Accepted Answer

Williams (1994) found that 38% of the women did not recall the abuse through extensive questioning. Option A is incorrect because every woman did not remember the abuse, and option B is incorrect because almost none of the women did recall the abuse. Option D is also incorrect because it gives a higher percentage of women who did not recall the abuse compared to what the study actually found.

Question 10

The causes of dissociative identity disorder appear to be _____________.

Accepted Answer

The causes of dissociative identity disorder are often linked to experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse, or witnessing a traumatic event. However, it is important to note that not all individuals who experience these traumas develop dissociative identity disorder, and there may be other contributing factors as well.

Question 11

The average length of time between an individual's first symptoms of DID and the identification and diagnosis of the disorder by a professional is _____________.

Accepted Answer

The average length of time between an individual's first symptoms of DID and the identification and diagnosis of the disorder by a professional is around seven years.

Question 12

Sue has DID.It is extremely likely that she also has

Accepted Answer

Individuals with dissociative identity disorder (DID) often have comorbidities with other psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. It is rare for someone with DID to have no additional psychological challenges. There is no evidence to support the other options mentioned.

Question 13

Some theorists suggest that dissociative identity disorder is an extreme subtype of ___________.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) often results from severe and prolonged trauma, especially during childhood. This trauma causes extreme dissociation, which can lead to the development of separate identities or personalities. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is also a trauma-related disorder that can result from severe and prolonged trauma. DID can be seen as an extreme subtype of PTSD, where instead of having intrusive memories, flashbacks, and avoidance behaviors, individuals develop separate identities that serve as a defense mechanism against the trauma.

Question 14

In studies conducted by Elizabeth Loftus and her colleagues (Loftus,2003; Loftus,Coan,and Pickrell,1996),individuals were told about false events that had supposedly occurred when they were children.The results of this study indicated that

Accepted Answer

The studies conducted by Elizabeth Loftus and her colleagues suggest that people can become quite convinced of events that never happened, simply by being told about them. This phenomenon is known as the "misinformation effect." It is important to note that this effect can occur even in individuals without diagnosable disorders, and without the use of hypnosis or other dissociative states.

Question 15

A comparison of dissociative reactions in "normals" and in DID patients indicates that the experience of dissociation is ________________ in normal versus DID patients.

Accepted Answer

Dissociation in "normals" refers to temporary and typically mild experiences, such as daydreaming or spacing out. In contrast, dissociative identity disorder (DID) involves severe and chronic dissociation, including amnesia for past events or alternate identities. Therefore, the experience of dissociation is very different in normal individuals compared to those with DID.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE about DID?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative symptoms, including those associated with DID, have been found to be more common among individuals who experience sleep disturbances or have a history of sleep deprivation. This suggests that sleep may play a role in the development or maintenance of dissociative experiences. However, this does not necessarily mean that DID itself is caused by sleep deprivation, nor does it make it easy to fake.

Question 17

There is now incontrovertible evidence (Ceci,2003; Loftus,2003; Lilienfield et al.,1999; McNally,2001; Schacter,1995,Gleaves,1996; Kluft,1999; Spiegel,1995)that the following statement is TRUE with respect to the accuracy of recovered memories:

Accepted Answer

The evidence presented shows that false memories can be created and that selective dissociative amnesia can occur for early traumatic experiences. This means that choice A is the most accurate option.

Question 18

Goodman et al.(2003)interviewed 175 individuals with documented child abuse histories and found that ___ of the subjects remembered and reported the abuse.

Accepted Answer

Goodman et al. (2003) found that 81% of individuals with documented child abuse histories remembered and reported the abuse.

Question 19

The somatoform disorders

Accepted Answer

The statement "may be revised in DSM-V" implies that there is ongoing debate and discussion about how to define and diagnose somatoform disorders, indicating that they are not fully understood and may be subject to revision. Option B is incorrect because somatoform disorders blur the distinction between psychological and physical disorders, as symptoms cannot be easily explained by medical tests but are experienced as real and distressing by the individual. Option C is incorrect because diagnosing somatoform disorders can be challenging, as they require ruling out physiological causes for the reported symptoms, typically through extensive medical testing. Option D is incorrect because while there is some understanding of the underlying psychological and physiological mechanisms that play a role in somatoform disorders, much is still unknown about their etiology and effective treatment.

Question 20

Without treatment,it is expected that DID will last ___________.

Accepted Answer

DID is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment and management, meaning it can last a lifetime if left untreated.

Quiz 6: Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders