Dissociative Amnesia (1 CE)
Number of Credits:Â 1
This course is for: Clinical Psychologists and Counselors   Â
Course By: Joel Austin, PharmD
Content By: Radulovic J., Lee, R., & Ortony, A. (2018). State-Dependent Memory: Neurobiological Advances and Prospects for Translation to Dissociative Amnesia. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 12(259), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/FNBEH.2018.00259 Â
Course Description: In individuals exposed to trauma, dissociation occurs consciously and can result in abnormalities of memory processing. These memory abnormalities are often the source of psychopathologies such as anxiety, depression, and social dysfunction. The current study examined the role of state-dependent memory (SDM) and how advances in the neurobiology of SDM gleaned from animal studies might be translated to humans. Overall, researchers conclude that state dependence constitutes an explanation of some of the mechanisms that underlie dissociative amnesia (DA). Â
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the aim of the study and the methods related to dissociative amnesia (DA) as examined in the article
- Analyze the data by exploring the statistical tests used in conjunction with the discussed findings
- Generalize the plausibility of applying the findings related to SDM in animals to humans
Course Outline: Â
- Read and understand State-Dependent Memory: Neurobiological Advances and Prospects for Translation to Dissociative Amnesia
- Review the Course Descriptions and Learning Objectives
- Consider the factors related to SDM coupled with the statistical findings from the accompanying article
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
Return to the article for clarification regarding DA, or for any missed questions
Approvals:
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Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |