Boris Kluski has occasionally felt a sensation of being detached from his surroundings

He tells the social worker that he feels as if he were “in a dream” during these times.
Boris’ feelings of unreality most commonly occur when he is feeling overtired. What is
the most likely diagnosis to consider for Boris?



a) Dissociative identity disorder
b) Acute stress disorder
c) Dissociative amnesia
d) Depersonalization/derealization disorder


d)

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. a matter of public concern. b. a governmental matter. c. the church's concern. d. a family matter.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. multisystem B. single-system C. entry-level D. social justice

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