Brad has received a tentative diagnosis of conversion disorder, which is a type of somatic symptom disorder. Of the following, the most likely symptom that Brad experiences is:
A. loss of memory for personal information.
B. difficulty walking due to numb or trembling legs.
C. change in emotional state over an extended period of time.
D. catatonic stupor or excitement.
Answer: B
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