Serena has completely lost the use of her right arm during the past year, but medical experts can find no physical reason for her paralysis. This could be an example of
A)somatic symptoms disorder.
B)illness anxiety
C)conversion disorder.
D)dissociative disorder.

Question

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Serena's symptoms of paralysis without any physical cause is indicative of conversion disorder, where physical symptoms are caused by psychological stressors.

Serena Has Completely Lost the Use of Her Right Arm