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on Dec 23, 2024
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Found in a dazed condition at the local shopping center, "John Doe" could not remember who he was or where he came from. After an investigation, authorities found that he lived over two thousand miles away. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) organic amnesia
B) psychogenic fugue
C) dissociative identity disorder
D) disorganized schizophrenia
Psychogenic Fugue
An uncommon mental disorder marked by temporary memory loss regarding one's own identity, encompassing recollections, character, and other features that define a person's individuality.
Organic Amnesia
Memory loss caused by physical damage or changes to the brain, which can result from injury, disease, or substance abuse.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
A psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior at different times.
- Describe the etiology and presentation of anxiety, mood, and dissociative disorders from the view of multiple psychological approaches.
- Determine the signs and diagnostic rules for specific psychiatric disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the etiology and presentation of anxiety, mood, and dissociative disorders from the view of multiple psychological approaches.
- Determine the signs and diagnostic rules for specific psychiatric disorders.