Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women
A)were a form of divine punishment.
B)reflected stress placed upon them by society.
C)resulted from the "conversion" of sexual fantasies into socially acceptable outlets.
D)resulted from the rise in feminism.

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Freud's theory of hysteria suggested that physical symptoms resulted from the conversion of repressed sexual fantasies into physical symptoms that were socially acceptable. However, his views have been heavily criticized and are not widely accepted in modern psychology. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they are not supported by any mainstream psychological theories or evidence.

Sigmund Freud Proposed That Many Physical Complaints Suffered by Young