disassociation

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of disconnecting or separating mentally, emotionally, or physically.

• Noun

  The inability to recall or recognize memories, experiences, or emotions.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disassociation
association , station , nation

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Variants

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disassociate , disassociated , disassociates , disassociating , disassociation , disassociations

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Etymology

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From the Latin dis- 'apart' + associare 'to connect'.

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Trivia

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1. Disassociation is not a diagnosed disorder itself, but rather a symptom of various mental health conditions.

2. The term 'dissociative disorders' was first introduced in the late 19th century by Pierre Janet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dissociative Disorders: A group of mental disorders characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, feelings, memories, and identity.

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Culture

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Disassociation is a common phenomenon in psychology, particularly in the context of trauma or dissociative disorders. It has been explored in literature and art, such as in Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' and Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar'.

How to Memorize "disassociation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band connecting your thoughts, emotions, and memories. Disassociation is the act of pulling that rubber band apart.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disassociation' with the act of unplugging an appliance from an electrical outlet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DISASSOCIATE: Disconnect, Isolate, Separate, Shield, Observe, Isolate, Accept, and Tell.

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