Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Reported feeling of loss of a body part or any basic body functions without any biological cause are among the symptoms in __________ .

Options:

Anxiety disorder

Conversion disorder

Dissociative amnesia

Generalised anxiety disorder

Correct Answer:

Conversion disorder

Explanation:

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.