Conversion disorder patients were conceptualized by Freud as
A. converting unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms.
B. converting unconscious conflicts into defense mechanisms.
C. experiencing physical symptoms as a result of the superego.
D. experiencing internal conflicts as a result of physical illness.
Answer: A
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