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Dissociative identity disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Maia Regman Ms. Magnan Ninth Year Biology Honors 15 April 2014 The Truth about Dissociative Identity Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder, or previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a mental disorder that has undergone such exploitation that not only do many undermine its validity, but doubt those who are diagnosed with the disorder. Psychiatrics changed the name due to the stigma of the disorder arising from the fictionalization in media.

Chapter 14 Glossary

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Glossary Chapter 14 Agoraphobia A fear of going out to public places. Amnesia A significant memory loss that is too extensive to be due to normal forgetting. See also Anterograde amnesia, Retrograde amnesia. Anorexia nervosa Eating disorder characterized by intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed body image, refusal to maintain normal weight, and dangerous measures to lose weight. Anterograde amnesia Loss of memories for events that occur after a head injury. Antisocial personality disorder A type of personality disorder marked by impulsive, callous, manipulative, aggressive, and irresponsible behavior that reflects a failure to accept social norms. Anxiety disorders A class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety.
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