Which of the following statements is correct regarding diagnosing a patient's symptoms as a conversion disorder?
A)It is quite apparent when a patient is malingering (faking), but it is difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to real physical disorders or a conversion disorder.
B)It is quite apparent when a symptom is due to a real physical disorder, but it is impossible to determine the difference between a conversion disorder and patient malingering (faking).
C)It is very difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to malingering (faking), real physical disorders, or conversion disorder.
D)The act of diagnosing a conversion disorder can sometimes immediate alleviate the symptoms.

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Diagnosing a conversion disorder can be challenging as symptoms may mimic those of real physical disorders or be the result of malingering (faking). A thorough evaluation is necessary to rule out any underlying medical conditions or intentional falsification of symptoms.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Diagnosing a Patient's