Aahana suffers from evaluation anxiety and develops 'Writer's Cramp' before an examination. MRIs and X-rays reveal no physical cause. This is an example of _____. |
Somatic symptoms disorder Illness anxiety disorder Somatoform disorder Conversion disorder |
Conversion disorder |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Conversion disorder The symptoms of conversion disorders are the reported loss of part or all of some basic body functions. Paralysis, blindness, deafness and difficulty in walking are generally among the symptoms reported. These symptoms often occur after a stressful experience and may be quite sudden. In this case, Writer's Cramp cannot be medically explained, and is linked to psychological stress — such as evaluation anxiety before an exam. |