In the DSM-IV-TR, fugue and psychogenic amnesia are in the category of dissociative disorders while the traumatic stress disorders are classified as anxiety disorders, but many psychologists believe there is an important link between them. Which of the following provides evidence of such a link?

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Fugue and psychogenic amnesia, as well as traumatic stress disorders, are often triggered by a clear and sudden trauma. While most people would return to normal psychological functioning after such an event, individuals with these disorders experience disturbances in their psychological functioning. This suggests a link between dissociative and traumatic stress disorders, as they share a common trigger that affects psychological functioning in different ways.

In the DSM-IV-TR, Fugue and Psychogenic Amnesia Are in the Category