In what way was Freud's view of conversion disorder consistent with behavioral theories?
A) He believed that the symptoms of conversion disorder were maintained by the relief from anxiety they provided.
B) He advocated treating conversion disorder by punishing the problem behaviors.
C) Freud proposed that faulty thinking underlies the symptoms of conversion disorder.
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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Freud's view was consistent with behavioral theories in that he believed the symptoms were maintained by the relief from anxiety they provided, similar to how behavioral theories suggest that behaviors are maintained by their consequences.

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