A patient is hospitalized with blindness of sudden onset. According to the spouse, the patient entered a room and found the spouse in a romantic embrace with a neighbor. The patient is unconcerned about the blindness and says, "I'm sure things will turn out all right." Which term best describes this reaction?

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La belle indifference refers to an attitude of unconcern or indifference about a symptom when the symptom is unconsciously used to lower anxiety. The other options do not characterize the symptoms described.

A Patient Is Hospitalized with Blindness of Sudden Onset