Question 1

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for depersonalization disorder?
A) The depersonalization experiences are discomforting but do not create marked distress.
B) The individual is unable to maintain reality testing during the depersonalization state.
C) The depersonalization experiences cannot be attributed to other disorders.
D) The depersonalization experiences are accompanied by auditory hallucinations and disordered thinking.

Accepted Answer

One of the diagnostic criteria for depersonalization disorder is that the experiences cannot be attributed to other disorders. Choices A and D are incorrect because depersonalization experiences do cause significant distress, and they are not necessarily accompanied by auditory hallucinations and disordered thinking. Choice B is incorrect because maintaining reality testing is not necessarily impaired during the depersonalization state.

Question 2

Most adults who experience depersonalization do so ______.
A) after long periods of sleep deprivation
B) during periods of extreme stress
C) during major life changes
D) after periods of prolonged physical exertion

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization is often associated with extreme stress, anxiety, or trauma. It is a psychological coping mechanism that can occur in response to these types of situations. Sleep deprivation, major life changes, and physical exertion are not typically associated with depersonalization.

Question 3

Depersonalization is most closely related to ______ disorders.
A) psychotic
B) bipolar
C) anxiety
D) adjustment

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization is a symptom commonly associated with anxiety disorders, in which a person feels detached from their body or experiences a sense of unreality. It is not typically associated with psychotic or bipolar disorders, although these conditions may involve other types of dissociative symptoms. Adjustment disorders may involve symptoms of emotional distress or difficulty coping with a specific stressor, but depersonalization is not a hallmark of this diagnosis.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Total amnesia concerning childhood trauma is common.
B) Research evidence indicates that recovered memories are bogus.
C) False memories lack the personal and specific incidental detail of real events.
D) Recovered memories often occur following suggestive probing by a therapist or hypnotist.

Accepted Answer

Recovered memories, especially those related to trauma, can indeed emerge during therapy sessions, often as a result of suggestive questioning or techniques used by therapists or hypnotists. This phenomenon has been documented and is a subject of ongoing research and debate within the fields of psychology and psychiatry.

Question 5

The distinction between true and false memories of sexual abuse ______.
A) must rely on lie detector tests
B) can be assessed validly with psychological tests
C) can be validly assessed through specialized structured interview techniques by legitimate experts
D) is not possible at this time

Accepted Answer

The answer of The distinction between true and false memories...

Question 6

According to the DSM-5, single, brief episodes of depersonalization are experienced by about ______ of all adults.
A) one-fourth
B) one-third
C) one-half
D) two-thirds

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5, about one-half of all adults experience single, brief episodes of depersonalization at some point in their lives.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

A key feature of ___________ is episodes characterized by feelings of detachment from one's thoughts, feelings, or sensations, or from one's surroundings.
A) dissociative identity disorder
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) social anxiety disorder
D) depersonalization-derealization disorder

Accepted Answer

The answer of A key feature of ___________ is episodes...

Question 9

The only dissociative disorder in which anxiety is present and there is no disturbance of memory is ______.
A) dissociative amnesia
B) dissociative fugue
C) dissociative identity disorder
D) depersonalization-derealization disorder

Accepted Answer

The only dissociative disorder in which anxiety is present and there is no disturbance of memory is depersonalization-derealization disorder. Dissociative amnesia involves memory loss, dissociative fugue involves memory loss and unexpected travel, and dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of multiple distinct identities or personalities.

Question 10

Evidence suggests that depersonalization and derealization experiences are ______.
A) equally rare in both individualistic and collectivistic cultures
B) more common in individualistic cultures than in collectivistic cultures
C) more common in collectivistic cultures than in individualistic cultures
D) quite common in both individualistic and collectivistic cultures

Accepted Answer

Studies have suggested that depersonalization and derealization experiences are more common in individualistic cultures than in collectivistic cultures. This may be due to factors such as greater emphasis on individualism and autonomy in these cultures.

Question 11

Experimental evidence shows that false memories can be created, especially with ____________.
A) exposure to a situational cue that resembles past experiences
B) suggestive probing by a therapist or hypnotist
C) when the client has a history of parental abuse
D) when the client is struggling with depression and loneliness

Accepted Answer

Suggestive probing by a therapist or hypnotist can lead to the creation of false memories, as individuals may be influenced by leading questions or suggestions.

Question 12

When John was traveling in Southeast Asia, he observed a man suddenly become highly excited, violently attack other people and throw items around the marketplace. He was later told by a friend that the
Man quickly recovered and had no memory of his aggressive behavior. The friend pointed out that the man
Had a culture-bound syndrome called_______.
A) Zar
B) Amok
C) Koro
D) Dhat

Accepted Answer

The man in the scenario displayed symptoms of amok, a culture-bound syndrome associated with Southeast Asia, which involves sudden outbursts of violence and aggression followed by a period of amnesia. options A, C, and D refer to other culture-bound syndromes (Zar in North Africa and the Middle East, Koro in Southeast Asia, and Dhat in South Asia respectively).

Question 13

A leading memory expert who is known for her research into recovered memories is ______.
A) Bem
B) Loftus
C) Mahler
D) Halpern

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Loftus is a leading memory expert known for her research into recovered memories.

Question 14

With regard to the issue of false memory, the text emphasizes that _____________.
A) memory is like a camera
B) memories recovered during a psychotherapy session can always be trusted to be free of bias and factual
C) memory is not like a camera; it is reconstructive
D) scientists do have the tools to distinguish between real and false memories

Accepted Answer

The text emphasizes that memory is not like a camera and is instead reconstructive, meaning memories can be influenced by various factors and can be subject to errors and bias. The text does not mention that memories recovered during psychotherapy sessions can always be trusted or that scientists have fool-proof tools to distinguish between real and false memories.

Question 15

About ______ percent of people in the general population have at least one episode of depersonalization/derealization at some point in their lives.
A) 30
B) 50
C) 70
D) 90

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50% of people in the general population experience at least one episode of depersonalization/derealization during their lifetime, indicating that transient experiences of these phenomena are relatively common.

Question 16

In the college student case of depersonalization described in the text, the student experienced ______during the period of his disorder.
A) inability to develop a relationship with a girl
B) improvement in his grades
C) many physical complaints which he took to his college's health center
D) too much substance abuse

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the college student case of depersonalization...

Question 17

"Amok" is a culture-bound syndrome occurring primarily in ______.
A) North Africa
B) Pacific Island cultures
C) Caribbean Island cultures
D) Brazil

Accepted Answer

"Amok" is a culture-bound syndrome that is primarily found in Pacific Island cultures. It is characterized by sudden outbursts of violent or aggressive behavior. It is not typically found in North Africa, Caribbean Island cultures, or Brazil.

Question 18

Depersonalization is different from other dissociative disorders in that it ______.
A) protects the individual from anxiety
B) is not associated with anxiety
C) involves distortion of one's sense of identity
D) frequently generates anxiety

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization often generates anxiety as individuals feel detached from their own body or thoughts, which can be distressing.

Question 19

Unlike other forms of dissociative disorders that seem to protect the self from anxiety, depersonalization ? and derealization can lead to ________________________.
A) aggression and acting out
B) the deterioration of the sufferer's cognitive processes
C) anxiety and in turn to avoidance behavior
D) depression and lethargy

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization and derealization can lead to anxiety because the person may feel disconnected from reality, including themselves and their surroundings, leading to avoidance behavior as a coping mechanism.

Question 20

In depersonalization, the feelings of depersonalization come on ______ and fade ______.
A) gradually, gradually
B) suddenly, gradually
C) gradually, suddenly,
D) suddenly, suddenly

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization typically comes on suddenly and can last for varying amounts of time before gradually fading.

Quiz 6: Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for depersonalization disorder?

Most adults who experience depersonalization do so ______.

Depersonalization is most closely related to ______ disorders.

Which of the following statements is true?

The distinction between true and false memories of sexual abuse ______.

According to the DSM-5, single, brief episodes of depersonalization are experienced by about ______ of all adults.

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 key feature of ___________ is episodes characterized by feelings of detachment from one's thoughts, feelings, or sensations, or from one's surroundings.

The only dissociative disorder in which anxiety is present and there is no disturbance of memory is ______.

Evidence suggests that depersonalization and derealization experiences are ______.

Experimental evidence shows that false memories can be created, especially with ____________.

A leading memory expert who is known for her research into recovered memories is ______.

With regard to the issue of false memory, the text emphasizes that _____________.

About ______ percent of people in the general population have at least one episode of depersonalization/derealization at some point in their lives.

In the college student case of depersonalization described in the text, the student experienced ______during the period of his disorder.

"Amok" is a culture-bound syndrome occurring primarily in ______.

Depersonalization is different from other dissociative disorders in that it ______.

Unlike other forms of dissociative disorders that seem to protect the self from anxiety, depersonalization ? and derealization can lead to ________________________.

In depersonalization, the feelings of depersonalization come on and fade .