Asked by Hoàng Thanh on Jun 30, 2024

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Butch, a homeless man, was living on the streets near the World Trade Center the day of the terrorist attack (9-11-01) . Although he was not injured in the events of the attack, several weeks later, he was discovered in a hospital. Butch did not know his name, where he was from, or how he ended up at the hospital. What was Butch likely suffering from?

A) conversion disorder
B) dissociative identity disorder
C) dissociative amnesia
D) hypochondriasis

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological condition characterized by temporary memory loss that cannot be attributed to normal forgetfulness, often resulting from traumatic events.

Conversion Disorder

A mental health condition where an individual shows psychological stress in physical ways, presenting symptoms affecting voluntary motor or sensory functions.

World Trade Center

refers to a large complex of buildings in Lower Manhattan, New York, most famous for being the site of a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

  • Identify the indicators and manifestations of dissociative amnesia and dissociative fugue.
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Samantha SagerJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Butch's symptoms suggest he is suffering from dissociative amnesia, which is a condition where an individual experiences memory loss due to a traumatic or stressful event, such as witnessing a terrorist attack.