Which of the following is NOT true of depersonalization disorder?

A) People with this disorder often describe themselves as feeling like a robot that is able to respond to those nearby but without feeling connected to their actions.
B) It is characterized by a feeling of detachment from oneself or one's surroundings.
C) It typically is not associated with depression or anxiety; indeed, patients often display an indifference to their symptoms (la belle indifference) .
D) It is highly related to a history of trauma, particularly emotional abuse.
E) A diagnosis of this disorder is usually made in adolescence and tends to be chronic in course.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Depersonalization disorder is often associated with depression, anxiety, and significant distress about the symptoms, contrary to the indifference suggested in option C.

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