Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Blindness, paralysis, deafness without any biological reason are symptoms of ________ disorder.

Options:

Illness anxiety disorder

Dissociative disorder

Dissociative amnesia

Conversion 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.