Multiple Choice
In the context of diagnosing psychological disorders, problem behaviors may lead to negative outcomes such as which of the following?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about dissociative disorders?
A
Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states.
B
Dissociative disorders are characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception.
C
Dissociative disorders are most commonly caused by genetic mutations.
D
Depersonalization and derealization are symptoms that can occur in dissociative disorders.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the definition of dissociative disorders. These disorders involve disruptions or discontinuity in consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior.
Step 2: Review the common characteristics of dissociative disorders, such as dissociative identity disorder (presence of two or more distinct personality states), depersonalization, and derealization symptoms.
Step 3: Recognize that dissociative disorders are generally linked to psychological factors, often related to trauma or stress, rather than genetic mutations.
Step 4: Evaluate each statement by comparing it to established psychological knowledge about dissociative disorders, identifying which statement conflicts with this understanding.
Step 5: Conclude that the inaccurate statement is the one claiming dissociative disorders are most commonly caused by genetic mutations, as this contradicts the psychological and clinical consensus.
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