Which of the Following Statements Is True of Conversion Disorder

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder?

• A) The conversion symptom develops after a trauma or psychological stressor.
• B) Conversion disorder is quite common, with a high lifetime prevalence rate.
• C) Loss of bodily functioning in conversion disorder is due to subconscious processes.
• D) Conversion disorder typically involves multiple symptoms during a single episode of conversion.

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Definitions:

Self-enhancement

A type of motivational process or psychological mechanism whereby individuals perceive or present themselves in a favorable light.

Uncontrollable Factors

Elements or circumstances that cannot be predicted, modified, or managed by individuals or organizations.

Controllable Factors

Elements or conditions that can be managed or influenced by individual actions or decisions in various contexts, often in pursuit of a desired outcome.

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory focused on how individuals interpret and assign causes to their own and others' behaviors.