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).
c. He believed that the symptoms of conversion disorder were maintained by the relief from anxiety they provided.
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