Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be considered an acute problem for which a new patient would seek care?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is false regarding dissociative disorders?
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Traumatic experiences can contribute to the development of dissociative disorders.
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Dissociative identity disorder is a type of dissociative disorder.
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Dissociative disorders are always caused by substance abuse.
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They involve disruptions in memory, identity, or consciousness.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand what dissociative disorders are. These disorders involve disruptions or discontinuity in memory, identity, consciousness, or perception, often as a response to trauma or stress.
Step 2: Review the role of traumatic experiences. Recognize that traumatic experiences, especially in early life, are commonly linked to the development of dissociative disorders.
Step 3: Identify dissociative identity disorder (DID) as a specific type of dissociative disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities.
Step 4: Examine the claim about substance abuse. Understand that while substance abuse can cause some symptoms that mimic dissociation, dissociative disorders themselves are not always caused by substance abuse; trauma is a more central factor.
Step 5: Conclude that the false statement is the one claiming dissociative disorders are always caused by substance abuse, as this is not accurate according to psychological understanding.
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