The text cites a case example of Richie, who became shaky and dizzy at Disney World. Richie thought he was going "crazy" when time slowed down and he began to perceive people around
Him as mechanical creatures. Richie was suffering from an episode of ______.
A) dissociative fugue
B) dissociative amnesia
C) depersonalization
D) malingering

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Richie was experiencing depersonalization, as he felt detached from himself and perceived people as mechanical creatures. Dissociative fugue involves sudden travel away from home and amnesia for one's identity, while dissociative amnesia involves memory loss for important personal information. Malingering involves intentionally feigning or exaggerating symptoms for personal gain.

The Text Cites a Case Example of Richie, Who Became