William, an airplane pilot, is unable to remember anything of a bombing raid in which his plane was severely damaged and two crew members were killed. Because he suffered no physical injuries, psychologists suspect that William probably suffers from

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William's inability to remember a traumatic event despite having no physical injuries is indicative of a dissociative disorder, specifically dissociative amnesia. Schizoid disorder, depression, and avoidant disorder are not likely to be the cause of his memory loss in this situation.

William, an Airplane Pilot, Is Unable to Remember Anything of a Bombing