Answer to Question #80417 in Psychology for Khutso

Question

Multiple choice questions.
Bandile suddenly notices that the world looks weird to him. Some object bigger than normal and others look smaller. Cars and people passing by seem oddly shaped. Even the reflection he sees in the mirror does not seem to be his. Bandile is petrified by these symptoms. Two days ago,Bandile was hijacked and suffered severe distress.
Which one of the following DSM-5 diagnoses is most appropriate in Bandile s case?
1.depersonalisation/derealisation disorder.
2.delusional disorder
3.post-traumatic stress disorder
4.dissociative identity disorder

Answer 1

Answer: 1.depersonalisation/derealisation disorder.