A patient is hospitalized with blindness of sudden onset
According to the spouse, the patient entered a room and found the spouse in a romantic embrace with a neighbor. The patient is unconcerned about the blindness and says, "I'm sure things will turn out all right." Which term best describes this reaction?
a. La belle indifference
b. Agoraphobia
c. Dissociation
d. Fugue
A
La belle indifference refers to an attitude of unconcern or indifference about a symptom when the symptom is unconsciously used to lower anxiety. The other options do not characterize the symptoms described.
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