Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes dissociative amnesia?

A. Memory loss of important personal information, not due to substance use or brain injury
B. Persistent fear of social situations in which the person is possibly judged by others
C. Presence of recurrent, persistent, intrusive thoughts or images that block accurate memories
D. Feelings of detachment from one's mental state or body


Answer: A

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