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OLOL ~ Dissociative
N140 OLOL Psych ~ Dissociative Disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dissociative Disorder | a disorder characterized by a person's "splitting" from their situation into a fantasy state as a mode of handling stress. |
| Psychogenic Amnesia | Most common DD; usually sudden and temporary; characterized by the inability to recall substantial personal info, too much to be forgetfulness; occurs as a result of traumatic event or difficult life situation. |
| Psychogenic Fugue | Occurs when a person leaves their home/work and is unable to recall their identity; alcohol abuse may contribute to a fugue state. |
| Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or Multiple Personality Disorder | Presence of 2 or more distinct personalities, which emerge in stressful situations. |
| Depersonalization | loss of reality and the ability to feel and express emotion; may have a fear of "going crazy"; not comfortable in their environment. |