Question : Dissociative amnesia is a type of dissociative disorder characterized by:
Option 1: Multiple personalities
Option 2: Loss of memory for personal information
Option 3: Physical symptoms without a medical cause
Option 4: Experiencing the world as unreal
Correct Answer: Loss of memory for personal information
Solution : Dissociative amnesia is characterized by a loss of memory for personal information, usually following a traumatic event. This memory loss is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.