Asked by Josie Willie on May 01, 2024
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It was observed during the two world wars that many soldiers would report to have become inexplicably 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
A) la belle indifference.
B) coup d'état.
C) esprit de corps.
D) sang-froid.
La Belle Indifference
A term used to describe a curious lack of concern by patients towards their symptoms, typically seen in conversion disorder.
Inexplicably Paralyzed
A condition where an individual experiences sudden paralysis without a clearly identifiable medical cause, often associated with psychological factors.
Two World Wars
Refers to the first and second world wars, global conflicts that occurred during the 20th century, fundamentally changing geopolitical borders, societies, and the nature of warfare.
- Understand historical context and psychological phenomena like la belle indifference related to conversion disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand historical context and psychological phenomena like la belle indifference related to conversion disorder.
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