Asked by nagham elbizri on Jul 24, 2024

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The major characteristic of dissociative disorders is a disturbance of

A) mood.
B) appetite.
C) memory.
D) perception.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Disturbance

A break or interruption in the normal course or state of something, often causing a problem or disruption.

Memory

The process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved, enabling past experiences to influence future behavior.

  • Comprehend the distinctive symptoms of dissociative disorders and their differentiation from schizophrenia.
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Gabriella PrestipinoJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Dissociative disorders involve disruptions or disturbances in memory, including amnesia and fragmentation of memories. The other options, such as mood, appetite, and perception, may be affected by other mental health conditions but are not specific to dissociative disorders.