Spencer is about to be evaluated at his job, when he wakes up Monday morning and finds he is paralyzed and cannot go to work. On Friday evening, Spencer is miraculously able to walk again, yet the following Monday he is once again paralyzed. Spencer is most likely suffering from __________ disorder.

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Conversion disorder involves neurological symptoms, such as paralysis, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation and often occur in response to stress or psychological conflict. Spencer's symptoms align with this disorder.

Spencer Is About to Be Evaluated at His Job, When