Dissociation, in the wide sense of the word, is an act of disuniting or separating a complex object into parts. Dissociation may also refer to:
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Dissociation (chemistry)
Dissociation in chemistry is a general process in which molecules (or ionic compounds such as salts, or complexes) separate or split into other things such as atoms, ions, or radicals, usually in a reversible manner. For instance, when an acid ...
, general process in which molecules or ionic compounds (complexes, or salts) split into smaller particles, usually in a reversible manner
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Dissociation (neuropsychology)
In neuropsychology, dissociation involves identifying the neural substrate of a particular brain function through identification of case studies, neuroimaging, or neuropsychological testing.
Dissociation types
Single dissociation
When dissecting ...
, identification of the neural substrate of a particular brain function through various methods
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Dissociation (psychology)
Dissociation, as a concept that has been developed over time, is a wide array of experiences, ranging from a mild emotional detachment from the immediate surroundings, to a more severe disconnection from physical and emotional experiences. The m ...
, an experience of having one's attention and emotions detached from the environment
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Dissociation (rhetoric) Dissociation is a rhetorical device in which the speaker separates a notion considered by the audience to form a unitary concept into two new notions.Van Rees, M.A. "Strategic Maneuvering with Dissociation." Argumentation 20.4 (2006): 473-487. Web. ...
, a rhetorical device in which the speaker separates a notion considered to form a unitary concept into two new notions to affect an audience in some way
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''Dissociation'' (album), by the Dillinger Escape Plan, 2016
See also
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Dissociation: Progress in the Dissociative Disorders'' (1988-1997) published by
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) is a nonprofit professional organization of health professionals and individuals who are interested in advancing the scientific and societal understandings of trauma-base ...
* "Disassociation", a 2021 song by
the Rions
The Rions are an Australian four-piece indie rock band from the Northern Beaches, New South Wales. The band consists of Noah Blockley (lead vocals, bass guitar), Harley Wilson (guitar), Asher McLean (guitar), and Tom Partington (drums). In 2021, ...
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Dissociative
Dissociatives, colloquially dissos, are a subclass of hallucinogens which distort perception of sight and sound and produce feelings of detachment – dissociation – from the environment and/or self. Although many kinds of drugs are capable of ...
, a class of hallucinogen
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