What did early observers mean when they used the term la belle indifférence to describe individuals with conversion disorder?
A. That those with the disorder denied they had debilitating symptoms
B. That those with the disorder showed extreme anxiety and concern about their symptoms
C. That those with the disorder seemed to lack any concern about their symptoms
D. That those with the disorder masked their symptoms with medication
Answer: C
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A. tree; tree B. tree; oak C. oak; tree D. oak; oak
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