Regarding conversion disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When a person has a conversion disorder, the symptoms tend to disappear when the victim is asleep or anesthetized.
b. When a person has a conversion disorder, the symptoms tend to disappear when the victim is hypnotized.
c. Victims of conversion reactions are strangely unconcerned about suddenly being disabled.
d. Conversion disorders are one type of psychosomatic illness.
ANSWER: d
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