Jeremy is unable to recall who he is or where he lives.If Jeremy's only symptom is this loss of memory,and if he has not experienced any physical trauma to the brain,his amnesia would be considered a(n)__________ disorder.
A) somatoform
B) anxiety
C) delusional
D) dissociative

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Dissociative disorder involves disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. Amnesia, particularly the type of amnesia described in the question, is considered a dissociative disorder because it involves a loss of memory without any physical damage to the brain.

Jeremy Is Unable to Recall Who He Is or Where