A man witnessed an explosion in which a coworker died, and soon after, he lost his vision. Despite many neurological tests, doctors could not find any organic basis for the man's loss of eyesight. The man is most likely suffering from _________.
A)schizoid personality disorder
B)conversion disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)generalized anxiety disorder

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The man's loss of eyesight after witnessing a traumatic event suggests that he may be suffering from conversion disorder, a psychological condition in which emotional stress manifests as physical symptoms without any medical explanation.

A Man Witnessed an Explosion in Which a Coworker Died