In psychoanalytic theory, the symptoms of somatic symptom and dissociative disorders provide primary gain. This means that the symptoms
a. allow benefits such as missing work.
b. help the patient learn the sick role.
c. are more easily treated than other problems.
d. protect the conscious mind from painful conflicts.
Answer: d.
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