People with conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder) :

A) are typically physically challenged from birth.
B) tend to assume that serious illnesses are uncommon.
C) have symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function.
D) are not usually prone to chronic depression and anxiety.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the characteristics of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)
• Recognizing that people with conversion disorder are not typically physically challenged from birth
• Understanding that individuals with conversion disorder may have a tendency to assume that serious illnesses are uncommon