Tony was involved in a car accident that injured three of his friends. Tony was driving the car and when the accident occurred, he was texting. Since the accident, Tony has lost all motor control and feeling in his right hand up to his wrist. There are no indications of neurological or muscle damage. Tony is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.
a. somatic symptom disorder (SSD)
b. factitious disorder
c. illness anxiety disorder
d. conversion disorder
Ans: d. conversion disorde
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