In What Way Was Freud's View of Conversion Disorder Consistent

question 71

Multiple Choice

In what way was Freud's view of conversion disorder consistent with learning theories?

• A) Freud proposed that faulty thinking underlies the symptoms of conversion disorder.
• B) He advocated treating conversion disorder by punishing the problem behaviors.
• C) He believed that the symptoms of conversion disorder were maintained by the relief from anxiety they provided.
• D) Freud believed that those with conversion disorder were suffering bodily symptoms due to a conflict between their inner desires and the demands placed on them by society (the environment).

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