Anita's parents are from India and continue to follow the traditions of that country. Her parents have matched a husband for her, and she is to be married in two weeks. One morning, however, Anita wakes up paralyzed, and has no use of her legs. A thorough medical examination can find nothing physically wrong that would account for Anita's paralysis. Anita would most likely be diagnosed with ____.
A) illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
B) factitious disorder
C) malingering
D) functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder)

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Anita's symptoms are indicative of functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder), where psychological stress or conflict is converted into physical symptoms without an identifiable physical cause. Her impending arranged marriage, which may be causing her significant stress or conflict, could be the psychological trigger for her paralysis.

Anita's Parents Are from India and Continue to Follow the Traditions