Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder?

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Conversion disorder is typically characterized by the loss or alteration of physical functioning without any underlying organic cause. The conversion symptom develops after a trauma or psychological stressor, and the physical symptoms are believed to be unconsciously produced.

Answer: C 
 Loss of bodily functioning in conversion disorder is due to subconscious processes. The physical symptoms in conversion disorder are not under voluntary control but are produced unconsciously.

Answer: D 
 Conversion disorder can involve multiple symptoms during a single episode of conversion. These may include paralysis, blindness, deafness, or seizures, and can often mimic a neurological disorder despite a lack of physical evidence of such a disorder.

Answer: B 
 Conversion disorder is relatively rare, with estimates of lifetime prevalence ranging from 0.1% to 2%. It is less common than other somatic symptom disorders such as somatic symptom disorder or illness anxiety disorder.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Conversion Disorder