After witnessing an accident that killed his daughter, George reports he is blind. Although he bumps into objects at home and elsewhere, he shows lack of concern about his blindness. Specialists have found nothing wrong with the structure or function of his eyes and an MRI reveals no evidence of brain damage. After holding a case conference, a team of professionals suggests that George be evaluated for __________

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George's lack of concern about his blindness despite bumping into objects suggests that his blindness may be a conversion disorder, where psychological distress is converted into physical symptoms without any underlying physical cause. Hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and psychophysiological disorders are not the best choices because they do not fit with George's specific symptoms and presentation.

After Witnessing an Accident That Killed His Daughter, George Reports