Peter has been under a lot of stress at work lately. One morning he awakens to find he is totally blind. At his physician's office, Peter says he is upset by the loss of his eyesight, but
He appears to be totally calm about it. He doesn't seem to be nearly as upset as one would
Normally expect for someone who has just lost his eyesight. Peter's lack of emotional
Reaction is an example of ______.
A) malingering
B) emotional compensation
C) la belle indifférence
D) Munchausen syndrome

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Peter's lack of emotional reaction in the face of a significant loss is an example of la belle indifférence, which is a term used to describe a seemingly indifferent or apathetic response to an illness or disability that would normally elicit a strong emotional reaction. This can be seen in certain neurological and psychiatric disorders such as conversion disorder, where physical symptoms arise in the absence of an organic cause.

Peter Has Been Under a Lot of Stress at Work