Psychology › Section O · Psychological disorders › Topic O.9
Dissociative disorders
Memory, identity and the sense of being real normally fit together seamlessly; in dissociative disorders that integration breaks down, and these disorders remain among the most debated in psychology. This topic is for education only, not for diagnosing yourself or anyone else; if you are concerned, see a qualified professional.
In this topic
- What dissociation means
- Dissociative amnesia
- The recovered memory debate
- Depersonalisation/derealisation disorder
- Dissociative identity disorder
- Two explanations of DID
- Worked example: weighing a famous case
- Worked example: dissociation, psychosis or everyday life?
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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