Asked by Akeeya Jones on May 07, 2024
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A college student observes a roommate going out wearing uncharacteristically seductive clothing, returning 12 to 24 hours later, and then sleeping for 8 to 12 hours. At other times, the roommate sits on the floor speaking like a young child. Which health problem should be considered?
A) Functional neurological (conversion) disorder
B) Dissociative identity disorder
C) Dissociative amnesia
D) Derealization disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
A complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual, often a result of severe trauma during early childhood.
Conversion Disorder
A mental health condition where psychological stress is converted into physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical conditions.
Derealization Disorder
A mental disorder characterized by experiencing the world as if it is unreal or detached from oneself.
- Identify and differentiate between somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and differentiate between somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
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