A person who loses his or her memory and wanders away from home may be experiencing
A) fugue.
B) generalized anxiety.
C) depression.
D) dissociative identity disorder.

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A fugue state, or dissociative fugue, is a type of dissociative disorder in which a person experiences a temporary loss of memory and identity, leading them to wander away from home or familiar surroundings. This can be triggered by a traumatic event, such as emotional or physical abuse, and can last for a few hours to several months. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, and D are not applicable to this situation.

A Person Who Loses His or Her Memory and Wanders