Kayla feels that she is controlled by forces external to her. She confides to her sister Sara that she often feels as if she is watching herself from afar. Which of the following dissociative disorders best describes Kayla's condition?
A. Dissociative amnesia
B. Dissociative fugue
C. Dementia
D. Depersonalization/derealization disorder
Answer: D
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