It was observed during the two world wars that many soldiers would inexplicably become paralyzed or blind and therefore were unable to return to the front. Most of them seemed unconcerned about their paralysis or blindness. This phenomenon is known as _____.

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The phenomenon of soldiers becoming paralyzed or blind without a physical cause and showing little concern or distress about it is known as "la belle indifference." This was observed during the two world wars and is believed to be a psychological response to extreme stress and trauma.

It Was Observed During the Two World Wars That Many