Glossary

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  • Dissociative trance disorder

    A proposed disorder (listed in dsm-iv-tr appendix b, “criteria sets and axes provided for further study”) characterized by a disturbance of the normally integrative functions of memory, identity, or consciousness or by a conviction of having been taken over by a spirit, a deity, or another person (i.e.,possession). In a trance, consciousness is altered and…

  • Dissociative symptoms

    Any altered form of consciousness that changes the sense of self or the ability to integrate memories and perceptions.  

  • Dissociative identity disorder (DID)

    Formerly known as multiple personality disorder. It consists of the existence within one person of two or more distinct personalities or personality states (alters or alter personalities). Each personality state has its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and the self, and at least two of them alternate…

  • Dissociative fugue

    A dissociative disorder marked by sudden, unexpected travel away from one’s customary environment, with inability to recall one’s past. The disturbance is accompanied by confusion about one’s personal identity or even the assumption of a new identity. Impulsive flight from one’s life and familiar surroundings following a traumatic event; the patient begins a new life…

  • Dissociative amnesia

    Formerly known as psychogenic amnesia. A memory impairment, characterized by sudden and brief loss of personal information, with no other cognitive disturbance, often in response to traumatic or stressful events. Inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. This was formerly…

  • Severe conduct disturbance

    Symptoms may include running away from home overnight at least twice, breaking into another’s property, being physically cruel to people, stealing with confrontation, repeatedly using a dangerous weapon, and forcing someone into sexual activity.  

  • Oppositional defiant disorder

    Oppositional defiant disorder

    Symptoms may include losing temper; arguing with adults and actively refusing their requests; deliberately annoying others; blaming others for one’s mistakes; being easily annoyed, resentful, or spiteful; and physically fighting with other members of the household. A pattern of negativistic and hostile behavior in a child that lasts at least 6 months. symptoms may include…

  • Moderate conduct disturbance

    Symptoms may include truancy or work absences, alcohol or other substance use before age 13 years, stealing without confrontation, destruction of others’ property, fire setting with intent of causing serious damage, initiating fights outside of home, and being physically cruel to animals.  

  • Disruptive behavior disorders

    In children and adolescents, the disruptive behavior disorders are characterized by willful disobedience and externally directed behavior, including blaming of others for problems. In dsm-iv-tr, this category includes conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.  

  • Disruptive behavior and attention-deficit disorders

    In dsm-ivtr, a group of mental disorders that includes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.