Following the Rejection of His Latest Novel, Jim Experienced an Inability

question 103

Multiple Choice

Following the rejection of his latest novel, Jim experienced an inability to make some movements with his right hand. While he was unable to write, he could scratch and make other simple motions with his affected hand. Two weeks later he was able to write again. What is unique about Jim's case of conversion disorder?

• A) Jim's symptoms subsided after only two weeks.
• B) Jim had some ability to move his hand.
• C) Jim only lost the ability to move his right hand.
• D) Jim is male.

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Definitions:

Learning Disorders

Neurologically-based processing problems that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math, as well as higher level skills like organization and time planning.

Age

The length of time that a person or entity has existed; often related to biological, social, and legal definitions.

Dyslexia

A reading disorder that involves difficulties not only in the recognition but also in the comprehension of words. Reading is often very slow and characterized by omitted, substituted, or distorted words. Such difficulties often extend to spelling as well. Also referred to as reading disorder.