Dissociative (Conversion) Disorder

Question 1

Define Dissociative (Conversion) Disorder?

Answer 1

LOSS of motor or sensory function normally under voluntary control (can be sudden, not intentional!!)

Question 2

Conversion meaning?

Answer 2

loss of motor or sensory deficit (somatoform)

Question 3

Dissociation meaning?

Answer 3

disturbance in function of consciousness

Question 4

Common presentation? (4)

Answer 4

Paralysis (stroke mimic)
Aphonia (loss of speech)
Amnesia (memory loss)
Sensory change 
Fugue (reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality, and other identifying characteristics of individuality)