Question 1

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

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 ______.

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.

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?

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 ______.

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.

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 ______.

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.

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 ______.

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 ______.

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 ____________.

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_______.

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 ______.

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 _____________.

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.

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

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 ______.

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 ________________________.

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 ______.

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