Dissociative Disorders Quiz

Which disorder is associated with traveling and assuming a new identity?

• Panic Disorder

• Dissociative Fugue

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Social Anxiety Disorder

What is a key feature of Dissociative Fugue?

• Enhanced creativity

• Loss of personal identity

• Increased energy levels

• Improved social skills

Who is Shirley Mason also known as?

• Sybil

• Anna

• Mary

• Jane

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Dissociative Identity Disorder?

• Multiple personalities

• Memory loss

• Mood swings

• Consistent identity

Dissociative Identity Disorder is a type of what?

• Physical disorder

• Mental disorder

• Genetic disorder

• Infectious disease

What is the psychodynamic explanation for dissociative disorders?

• Dissociation to repress unacceptable urges

• Genetic predisposition

• Environmental stressors

• Chemical imbalance

How do learning theorists believe anxiety is reduced in dissociative disorders?

• Through medication

• By avoiding disturbing thoughts

• By increasing social interaction

• Through physical exercise

What evidence is lacking in the biological explanation for dissociative disorders?

• Environmental factors

• Genetic evidence

• Psychological factors

• Social influences

What is an Anxiety Disorder?

• A state of uneasiness in response to a vague or imagined danger

• A disorder characterized by compulsive behaviors

• A disorder involving mood swings

• A disorder related to memory loss

Which disorder involves sudden episodes of intense fear?

• Phobic Disorders

• Panic Disorders

• Generalized Anxiety Disorders

• Stress Disorders