Robert recently became paralyzed from the waist down. Though mildly concerned, he does not show any of the typical anxiety or distress that we would usually expect from a person dealing with such a condition. A complete medical examination can locate no physical or physiological cause of the paralysis. Given the above information, it is most likely that Robert would be diagnosed with:

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Conversion disorder is characterized by neurological symptoms, such as paralysis, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation, often accompanied by a lack of concern about the symptoms, known as "la belle indifférence."

Robert Recently Became Paralyzed from the Waist Down