Normal dissociative processes aid us in imaginative creativity, but they also promote cognitive error—in criminal justice, the sciences, and our everyday lives.

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Dissociation, or episodic feelings of detachment, is common, particularly in people with trauma or post-traumatic stress ...

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Dissociation has made it into the meme hall of fame, appearing in innumerable posts about situations in which we might feel overwhelmed to the point of mentally escaping somewhere else. It’s a ...

The word ‘dissociation’ has grown in popularity and become embedded in everyday language, but while the term has gained traction in popular culture and mental health advocacy, misconceptions persist – ...

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