Vince has been under a lot of stress.One morning he awakens to find he is totally blind.At his physician's office, Vince says he is upset by the loss of his eyesight, but he appears to be totally calm.Which of the following can best explain Vince's lack of emotional reaction?

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La belle indifférence refers to a patient's lack of emotional reaction or concern in response to a physical symptom or illness. It has been associated with certain psychological disorders, such as conversion disorder or somatization disorder, where patients may convert their psychological distress into physical symptoms. In Vince's case, his sudden blindness could fall under this category, and his lack of emotional reaction may be a manifestation of this disorder.

Vince Has Been Under a Lot of Stress