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What term is more often used by neurologists who see the majority of patients receiving a conversion disorder diagnosis?
What term was popularized by Freud from the notion that intrapsychic conflicts find expression in physical symptoms?
What do people with conversion disorder show very little of, leading to the term 'beautiful indifference'?
What kind of symptoms or deficits affect the senses and motor behavior in conversion disorder?
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What role are psychological factors often judged to play in conversion disorder?
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Study Notes
Conversion Disorder Terminology
- Neurologists frequently use the term "Functional Neurological Disorder" for patients diagnosed with conversion disorder.
- The term "hysteria" was popularized by Freud, suggesting that intrapsychic conflicts manifest as physical symptoms.
Symptoms and Characteristics
- Individuals with conversion disorder exhibit a phenomenon known as 'beautiful indifference,' which refers to their apparent lack of concern or distress about their significant physical symptoms.
- Symptoms in conversion disorder can include sensory and motor deficits, affecting functions such as vision, hearing, mobility, and general bodily movement.
Psychological Factors
- Psychological factors are often considered to play a significant role in the onset or exacerbation of conversion disorder symptoms, indicating an interplay between mind and body in this condition.
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Test your knowledge of somatic symptom disorders with a focus on Conversion Disorder, also known as Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder. Explore the key concepts and terminology related to this condition in this informative quiz.
