Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder

What were possession states and behaviors resembling DID often attributed to in Ancient and Pre-Modern Times?

• Demonic possession or supernatural forces

• Psychological disorders

• Cultural beliefs

• Religious practices

What concept emerged in the 19th Century related to dissociative identity disorder?

• Double consciousness and multiple selves

• Psychological trauma

• Identity confusion

• Cultural interpretations

What was the famous case that portrayed a woman with three personalities in the 1950s?

• Sybil

• The Three Faces of Eve

• Mary Reynolds

• Chris Costner Sizemore

What is a core feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder?

• Dissociation

• Identity confusion

• Memory loss

• Personality fragmentation

What is the primary theory behind the psychological causes of DID?

• Cognitive Behavioral Theory

• Attachment Theory

• Neurobiological Theory

• Trauma dissociation model

What is a common symptom of DID characterized by gaps in memory?

• Recurrent Amnesia

• Identity Disruption

• Depersonalization

• Time Loss

What is the goal of Phase 1 in Trauma-Focused Therapy for DID?

• Stabilization & Safety

• Trauma Processing

• Integration & Rehabilitation

• Crisis Management

What type of therapy focuses on emotional regulation and distress tolerance?

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)

• Trauma-Focused Therapy

What is the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Dissociative Amnesia?

• Inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, inconsistent with ordinary forgetting.

• The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

• The disturbance is not attributable to substance use, neurological, or medical condition.

• Not better explained by Dissociative Identity Disorder, PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, or other mental disorders.

What are the types of Dissociative Amnesia?

• Localized Amnesia

• Selective Amnesia

• Generalized Amnesia

• all of the above