Which of the Following Is an Example of a Conversion

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a conversion disorder?

• A)After nerve damage to his hand, Sam developed numbness in two of his fingers.
• B)Carol has multiple health complaints and numerous bodily symptoms without any medical reason.
• C)Following a great deal of prolonged family conflict, Greg developed deafness with no physical cause.
• D)Sandra seems to "challenge" pain by doing things like getting tattoos and body piercings.

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Definitions:

Odds Ratio

is a measure of association between an exposure and an outcome, representing the odds that an outcome will occur given a particular exposure, compared to the odds of the outcome occurring without that exposure.

Exposure Status

The classification of individuals or groups in a study according to their level or type of exposure to a factor of interest, which may be related to disease outcomes.

Relative Risk

A ratio comparing the probability of an event occurring in an exposed group to a non-exposed group.

Fasting Glucose

Measurement of blood sugar levels after abstaining from food and drink (except water) for at least 8 hours, used in diagnosing diabetes.