One Change in the DSM-5 Is That Conversion Disorder Is

question 205

Multiple Choice

One change in the DSM-5 is that conversion disorder is called which of the following?

• A) functional neurological symptom disorder
• B) malingering disorder
• C) illness anxiety disorder
• D) hypochondriasis

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Definitions:

Pseudopods

Pseudopods, or false feet, are temporary protrusions of the cell membrane in some eukaryotic cells, used for movement and engulfing food.

Microfilaments

Tiny strands within the cell's cytoskeleton that are composed chiefly of the protein actin and are involved in cell movement and shape changes.

Motor Proteins

Proteins that convert chemical energy into mechanical work, enabling movement and transportation of cargo within cells.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates outside cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.