The current view is that primary gain is ________ and secondary gain is _.
A) attention from others; continued escape from a stressful situation
B) continued escape from a stressful situation; attention from others
C) the repression of sexual desires; sympathy and attention from others
D) attention from others; the repression of sexual desire
E) sympathy and attention from others; the repression of sexual desires

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Primary gain refers to the internal psychological benefit of a symptom, such as relief from anxiety or stress, while secondary gain refers to external benefits, like attention or avoidance of responsibilities.

The Current View Is That Primary Gain Is ________ and Secondary