Gavin saw his parents killed, and the next morning he could not see. This is an example of a(n) :

A) conversion disorder.
B) factitious disorder.
C) somatic symptom disorder with a predominant pain pattern.
D) illness anxiety disorder.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Conversion disorder involves the development of neurological symptoms, such as blindness, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation. Gavin's sudden blindness following a traumatic event is characteristic of conversion disorder, where psychological distress is converted into physical symptoms.

Gavin saw his parents killed, and the next morning he could not see. This is an example of a(n) :

A) conversion disorder.
B) factitious disorder.
C) somatic symptom disorder with a predominant pain pattern.
D) illness anxiety disorder.

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Gavin saw his parents killed, and the next morning he could not see. This is an example of a(n) :A) conversion disorder.B) factitious disorder.C) somatic symptom disorder with a predominant pain pattern.D) illness anxiety disorder.

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Gavin saw his parents killed, and the next morning he could not see. This is an example of a(n) :

A) conversion disorder.
B) factitious disorder.
C) somatic symptom disorder with a predominant pain pattern.
D) illness anxiety disorder.