In conversion disorder, all of the following statements are true except:: (A) Autonomic nervous system is involved, (B) There is primary and secondary gain, (C) La belle indifference is a feature, (D) Patient does not intentionally produce symptoms
Answer is A. Sensory and motor system are involved and not the autonomic nervous system. In dissociative(conversion) disorders , there is loss of integration of normal mental functions. Gains are of three types(Primary,Secondary and Teiary) and all are unconsious La belle indifference - is lack of concern towards symptoms ,typically seen in Dissociative (Functional) Neurological Disorder.