According to the Psychodynamic View, Conversion Disorder Symptoms Function to Keep

question 147

Multiple Choice

According to the psychodynamic view, conversion disorder symptoms function to keep unacceptable thoughts and conflicts out of consciousness. This is called:

• A) sociocultural stress.
• B) primary gain.
• C) reinforcement.
• D) secondary gain.

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