Rosy has a peculiar condition-she seems to have lost the ability to use her arm. She complains to her doctor that it has become numb. However, the doctor isn't able to find a biological cause for her condition. Rosy is most likely suffering from

A. conversion disorder.
B. dysthymic disorder.
C. dissociative identity disorder.
D. illness anxiety disorder.


Answer: A

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