According to the psychodynamic view, conversion disorder symptoms function to keep unacceptable thoughts and conflicts out of consciousness. This is called:
A) sociocultural stress.
B) primary gain.
C) reinforcement.
D) secondary gain.

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Primary gain refers to the psychodynamic concept that symptoms of conversion disorder serve to resolve internal conflicts and keep unacceptable thoughts and feelings out of consciousness, thus providing a psychological benefit to the individual.

According to the Psychodynamic View, Conversion Disorder Symptoms Function to Keep