(D) Conversion disorder # Conversion disorder is characterized by symptoms or deficits of die voluntary motor or sensory functions dial cannot be explained by neurological or other medical conditions.> These symptoms are precipitated by psychological conflicts.> Term 'Hysteria' was used in die nineteenth century (and die first versions of die DSM) to describe syndromes similar to conversion disorder.> It is not a legitimate diagnostic term anymore and it has a negative connotation in general use.> Patients with body dysmorphic disorder are preoccupied wide in-existent or wry minor physical imperfections, often at a delusional level.> Patients with brain tumors present with motor, behavioral and neuropsychiatry symptoms dial vary depending on the localization of die tumors.> Patient's lack of anxiety and apparent lack of awareness of the conflicts with her brother are classic findings In conversion disorder and they are described as called "Primary gains."> This term refers to the use of physical symptoms to express a conflict, emotion, or desire with-in allowing it to enter the patient's consciousness.> Patient's enjoyment other family's attention is a form of "Secondary gain." Secondary gains, being experienced as plea sur- able, reinforce the symptoms.> There is no such dying as "Tertiary gain."> Suppression is a mature defense mechanism and consists of a voluntary decision to put a disturbing thought temporarily o.it of the conscious mind.> "indifference reaction" is associated with right hemispheric lesions and consists of symptoms of indifference toward failures and physical difficulties and lack of interest in family and friends.