Following the rejection of his latest novel, Jim experienced an inability to make some movements with his right hand. While he was unable to write, he could scratch and make other simple motions with his affected hand. Two weeks later he was able to write again. What is unique about Jim's case of conversion disorder?
A) Jim had some ability to move his hand.
B) Jim is male, and most people with this disorder are women.
C) Jim's symptoms subsided after only two weeks.
D) Jim only lost the ability to move his right hand.

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Most individuals diagnosed with conversion disorder are women, making Jim's case unique because he is male. Conversion disorder involves neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or loss of sensation, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation and are thought to arise in response to psychological stress. The gender disparity in diagnosis rates is a notable aspect of the disorder.

Following the Rejection of His Latest Novel, Jim Experienced an Inability