Learning Objectives
When you have completed this chapter, you should be able to:
- Describe the main diagnostic criteria and symptom characteristics for the DSM-IV-TR listed dissociative disorders, and evaluate some of the issues concerning diagnosis, comorbidity and prevalence.
- Describe and evaluate the main theories of the aetiology of somatoform disorders.
- Evaluate the difficulties associated with treating dissociative experiences and describe at least 2 therapies that have been used to treat dissociative experiences.