although those who exhibit structural division of the…
““although those who exhibit structural division of the personality commonly exhibit altered states of consciousness, only relatively few individuals who experience altered states of consciousness also exhibit structural divisions of the personality. To clarify the distinction, Steele and colleagues preferred to reserve the terms dissociation and dissociative for instances of structural division of the personality, with altered states of consciousness instead referred to simply as such (see also Nijenhuis & van der Hart, 2011). Steel and colleagues called for further investigation of the psychological and neurobiological underpinnings of both pathological alterations in consciousness and structural division of the personality. Trauma-Related””
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Distinguishes dissociative personality fragmentation from transient altered consciousness, noting the former is rarer and structurally distinct.
In simple terms: Dissociation vs. altered states
Key Takeaway
Structural division is uncommon
Themes
psychology
neuroscience
trauma
consciousness
dissociation
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- clinical assessment
- research design
- therapy planning
- psychoeducation
- case formulation
Key Concepts
personality structure
altered states
pathology
neurobiology
Practical Applications
- diagnostic clarification
- targeted interventions
Questions to Reflect On
- How does structural division affect treatment outcomes?
- What mechanisms link trauma to dissociation?