“Once the individual has learned to dissociate in the context of trauma, he or she may subsequently transfer this response to other situations and it may be repeated thereafter arbitrarily in a wide variety of circumstances. The dissociation therefore “destabilizes… — Julie P. Gentile Copy Share Image
“Once the individual has learned to dissociate in the context of trauma, he or she may subsequently transfer this response to other situations and… — Julie P. Gentile Copy Share Image
“Dissociation can be interpreted as an “emergency defense,” or a “shut off mechanism.”[6] According to Allen and Smith,[6] it is understood as an attempt… — Julie P. Gentile Copy Share Image
![“Dissociation can be interpreted as an “emergency defense,” or a “shut off mechanism.”[6] According to Allen and Smith,[6] it is understood as an attempt by the individual to “prevent overwhelming flooding of consciousness at the time of trauma.” It is argued that the individual subconsciously…” quote by Julie P. Gentile](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d2/julie-p-gentile-110085_abuse-survivors_dissociation-can-be-interpreted-as-an-em_2343620.jpg)