Understanding Dissociative Amnesia

Medium Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative disorders encompass a range of conditions that involve a disconnection from certain aspects of one's identity or consciousness. Among these disorders is dissociative amnesia, which is characterized by the inability to recall important autobiographical information. This condition typically occurs following trauma or stress. It raises important questions about how individuals process and remember traumatic experiences in relation to their personal identity.

Considering this context, which of the following is most specifically associated with dissociative amnesia?

A persistent feeling of detachment from one's body or surroundings.

A lack of awareness about the presence of a personality other than one's own.

Inability to recall an event that is central to one's identity due to stress.

The acquiring of a new identity after significant trauma.

The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states.

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