Group outbreaks of symptoms of conversion disorder, sometimes called "mass hysteria," are thought to be due to:
A) recent exposure to an environmental pathogen
B) prolonged exposure to an environmental pathogen
C) prolonged exposure to stress
D) recent exposure to stress

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Group outbreaks of symptoms of conversion disorder, also known as "mass hysteria," are believed to arise when people are exposed to prolonged stress. These outbreaks may occur in communities or groups in which people are anxious about a certain situation or event, and they may seem to spread from person to person, without clear evidence of an organic cause. However, the symptoms are real and can be distressing for those affected.

Group Outbreaks of Symptoms of Conversion Disorder, Sometimes Called "Mass