Asked by Sherisse Douang on May 10, 2024

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Which of the following somatic symptom disorders is considered to be the most dramatic due to symptoms like blindness, seizures, loss of hearing, and mutism?

A) Social anxiety disorder
B) Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)
C) Somatic symptom disorder
D) Posttraumatic stress disorder

Conversion Disorder

A psychological condition where emotional distress or unconscious conflict is expressed through physical symptoms.

Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder

A condition in which patients exhibit neurological symptoms such as movement or sensory disturbances without an underlying neurological disease cause.

Dramatic

Pertaining to behaviors or situations that are highly emotional, often exaggerated or intended to attract attention.

  • Recognize various somatic symptom disorders and their dramatic manifestations.
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kamini singhMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder) is characterized by the presence of neurological symptoms such as blindness, seizures, loss of hearing, and mutism that cannot be explained by a neurological or medical condition. These symptoms are often considered to be the most dramatic of all somatic symptom disorders.