Morgan Is a Medical School Student Who Is Scheduled to Do

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Morgan is a medical school student who is scheduled to do his first day of a surgical rotation.He doesn't especially want to do surgery,and he is relatively frightened of the prospect of being in the surgical room.The morning of his first day,he develops a sudden case of blindness which clearly makes it impossible for him to handle his responsibilities.Morgan is distressed about the loss of his eyesight and is not faking it,but there is no physical explanation for his blindness.Which of the following is the best diagnosis for Morgan's situation?

• A) Somatization disorder
• B) Dysmorphic sensory loss disorder
• C) Conversion disorder
• D) Somatoform disorder

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