This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Dissociative conversion disorder was previously described as - 
Select and explain. 
A. Hysteria, B. Dementia precox, C. Melancholia, D. Hypochondriasis
A: Hysteria
Answer: A: Hysteria 
Explanation: The term "hysteria" which was once prevalent is no more in use. Instead, these disorders are now called dissociation or conversion disorders.