Which of the following is an example of conversion disorder?
A) Since late adolescence, things that are hot feel cold to Alan.
B) Carol has multiple health complaints and numerous bodily symptoms without any medical reason.
C) Following destruction of his home by a storm, Greg developed an unexplainable blindness.
D) Sandra seems to "challenge" pain by doing things like getting tattoos and body piercings.

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Conversion disorder involves the development of physical symptoms, such as blindness or paralysis, that cannot be medically explained. Option C describes a symptom (blindness) that is not explained by any physical cause, making it an example of conversion disorder. Option A describes a sensory abnormality that is not necessarily linked to physical symptoms, option B describes multiple symptoms without a clear physical cause but not a specific conversion symptom, and option D describes a behavior (challenging pain) but not a physical symptom diagnosis.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Conversion Disorder