1-26In What Way Was Freud's View of Conversion Disorder Consistent

question 56

Multiple Choice

1-26.In what way was Freud's view of conversion disorder consistent with behavioral 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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