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Psychophysiological and Psychological Correlates of Dissociation in a Case of Dissociative Identity Disorder
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posted on 2023-05-16, 14:06 authored by Williams, CL, Haines, J, Sale, IMThe aim of this study was to examine the psychological and psychophysiological mechanisms that underlie dissociative experiences in dissociative disorders. A four-stage, personalized guided imagery methodology was used to recreate the psychological and psychophysiological responses associated with two dissociative episodes experienced by a 25 year old, single female diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The responses to these two dissociative episodes were compared with a stressful experience and an emotionally neutral event. The results demonstrated a reduction in psychophysiological arousal associated with the experience of dissociation during times of intense distress accompanied by relevant alterations in psychological response. It was concluded that the experience of dissociation served to protect this individual from extreme distress and, therefore, functioned as a protective mechanism. © 2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Publication title
Journal of Trauma & DissociationVolume
4Pagination
101-118ISSN
1529-9732Department/School
School of Psychological SciencesPublisher
The Haworth Press IncPlace of publication
New York, USARepository Status
- Restricted