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A Role of Memory Functions in Patients with Dissociative Disorder

MPhil in Clinical Psychology Scholar, Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity University. Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh , India Google Scholar More about the auther

Dr. Rajendra K Sharma ,

Associate Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India Google Scholar More about the auther

Dr. Atul Agrawal

Professor & Head, Department of psychiatry, G.R.Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.082/20190702

DOI: 10.25215/0702.082

ABSTRACT

Dissociation is typically defined as the disruptions in the integrated functions of consciousness, memory, identity and perception. In this study, our aim was to investigate the relationship between dissociative experiences and memory performance in a outpatient Hospital setting. This study compared 30 dissociative disorder patients and normal control based on Dissociative Experience scale (DES-II) and PGI Memory scale. Results indicate that there is a significant relationship between patient and control group with respect to Mental Balance, Attention & Concentration, Delayed recall, Retention for dissimilar Pairs, Visual Retention, and Recognition. These findings suggest that there is a definite relationship between dissociative experiences and memory performance.

Keywords

Dissociative disorder, cognitive functions, memory

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How to cite this article:

Shenoy. A.A., Sharma. R.K., & Agrawal. A (2019). A Role of Memory Functions in Patients with Dissociative Disorder. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 7(2), 687-692. DIP:18.01.082/20190702, DOI:10.2525/10702.082