Following the rejection of his latest novel, Jahir experienced an inability to make some movements with his right hand. While he was unable to write, he could scratch and make other simple motions with his affected hand. Two weeks later, he was able to write again. What is unique about Jahir's case of conversion disorder?

A. Jahir had some ability to move his hand.
B. Jahir is male, and most people with this disorder are women.
C. Jahir's symptoms subsided after only two weeks.
D. Jahir only lost the ability to move his right hand.

Answer: B

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