Lucy complained of paralysis in her leg that made it impossible for her to work or do household chores.When in the emergency room,she appeared unconcerned with her ailment and discussed it at great length.She even invited people to come and poke her leg to show that she experienced no sensations.She would most likely be diagnosed with
A)somatic symptom disorder.
B)conversion disorder.
C)malingering.
D)illness anxiety disorder.

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Lucy's symptoms suggest conversion disorder, which involves the presence of physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation and that may be related to psychological stressors. The fact that she appears unconcerned with her symptoms and invites people to poke her leg suggests a lack of genuine physical impairment and instead a psychological reaction. Somatoform disorder and illness anxiety disorder involve more generalized physical symptoms, while malingering involves feigning symptoms for secondary gain.

Lucy Complained of Paralysis in Her Leg That Made It