Joseph was recently the driver in an auto accident where the other driver was killed
In the week following the accident, his arms became so numb he could not drive. His doctors could find no medical reason for this. While at the doctor's office, he ran into his friend Jameson, who was back for the fifth time this month. Jameson confided that he is terrified that he has cancer, but the doctor can't find anything. Joseph might be diagnosed with a _____ disorder, whereas Jameson might be diagnosed with a _____ disorder.
a) grief; psychotic
b) dissociative; conversion
c) conversion; somatic
d) hypochondriacal; malingering
Answer: c
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