Robert Recently Became Paralyzed from the Waist Down

Multiple Choice

Robert recently became paralyzed from the waist down. Though mildly concerned, he does not show any of the typical anxiety or distress that we would usually expect from a person dealing with such a condition. A complete medical examination can locate no physical or physiological cause of the paralysis. Given the above information, it is most likely that Robert would be diagnosed with

A) schizophrenia, catatonic subtype
B) hypochondriasis
C) conversion disorder
D) pain disorder