1-31Which of the Following Best Explains Why Conversion Disorder Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

1-31.Which of the following best explains why conversion disorder is a less common diagnosis today than it was historically?

• A)Advances in the psychiatric profession have decreased the prevalence of all disorders linked to traumatic events.
• B)Those once diagnosed with conversion disorder are now more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD.
• C)Today's psychiatrists tend to view this diagnosis as one that lacks reliability and validity,thus they are hesitant to even consider it as a diagnostic option.
• D)Advances in the medical field have made patients more sophisticated about medical and psychological disorders.

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