Problem:
Considering the information presented in the video Elizabeth Loftus: "Life in Memory please review the following vignette, and provide a response to the outlined questions: You are a clinician working with a 44-year-old male client who was referred to counseling due to uncontrollable anger outbursts, sleep disturbance, periods of social isolation, and anxiety. He has recently been disturbed by nightmares that involve vague but terrifying images of possible violence and abuse. He notes that he is a child in nightmares. The client has no recollection of being abused but begins to question his own memory and whether perhaps he has blocked or dissociated these real events from his childhood. Based on the presented case material, is the client manifesting symptoms reflective of a 'typical' trauma response, or is the response more maladaptive in nature? Please cite specific evidence to support your rationale. What does the available literature tell us about trauma exposure and the potential impact on memory functionality? What about trauma exposure during early formative development? What specific interviewing technique would you employ to reduce misleading suggestions when working with the client? Based on the presented case material, what DSM-V diagnosis appears to be clinically indicated, and why? What specific assessment instruments might help you in formulating a diagnosis? Need Assignment Help?