Joseph was recently the driver in an auto accident where the other driver was killed. In the week following the accident, his arms became so numb he could not drive. His doctors could find no medical reason for this. While at the doctor’s office, he ran into his friend Jameson, who was back for the fifth time this month. Jameson confided that he is terrified that he has cancer, but the doctor can’t find anything. Joseph might be diagnosed with a _ disorder, whereas Jameson might be diagnosed with a _ disorder.

When there is a disruption in the standard functioning of mind and body is called a disorder. It can be caused due to certain concussions, accidents, illnesses or genetic factors.

The correct answer for the blanks are:

Option C. conversion; somatic.

This can be explained as:

When a person is suffering from neurological symptoms, paralysis or blindness is called conversion disorder.

Joseph in the above-stated case is suffering from neurological symptoms.

When an individual feels excessive concern about their bodily symptoms and have extreme thoughts and behaviours is called somatic disorder (SSD).

Here Jameson might have SSD as he is terrified of getting cancer but there are no clinical findings in his case.

Therefore, Joseph might be diagnosed with conversion disorder while Jameson with somatic symptom disorder (SSD).

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