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A/An __________disorder is characterized by serious temporary or ongoing changes in function, such as paralysis or blindness that are triggered by psychological factors rather than by any physical cause.

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Answer: A/An CONVERSION disorder is characterized by serious temporary or ongoing changes in function, such as paralysis or blindness that are triggered by psychological factors rather than by any physical cause.

Explanation: Conversion disorder can be defined as a condition where the patient has neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, but without any neurological explanation.

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