A 20-year-old woman has been referred for care as a result of the disturbing behavioral changes that her parents have cited. Assessment reveals that the woman is likely experiencing dissociation
Which of the following statements accurately describes dissociation?
A) Dissociation is reversion to a more immature or infantile behavior pattern.
B) Dissociation is an alteration in self-awareness to escape an upsetting event or feeling.
C) Dissociation is the act of forcing painful feelings or memories into the conscious.
D) Dissociation is recalling the painful feelings associated with past events.
Ans: B
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Dissociation means altering self-awareness in an effort to escape an upsetting event or feeling. This normal method of self-preservation against emotionally overloaded situations happens when neither resistance nor escape is possible.
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