Lecture 6: Dissociative Disorders

Definition:

Significant disruptions in the continuity of consciousness, memory, or identity

• Cultural issues
• Dissociation - a defense mechanism
• Relationship to trauma (Vanderkolk article)

"Normal" Dissociative Experiences

The Dissociative Disorders:

• Depersonalization Disorder
• Dissociative Amnesia
• Dissociative Fugue
• Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality disorder)
• Case example and video
• Social implications