A hysterical paralysis of an arm that prevents someone from acting out an unacceptable murderous impulse is what Freud called a(n) ______ gain.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) intrinsic
D) extrinsic

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Freud believed that hysteric symptoms, including hysterical paralysis, were caused by unconscious conflicts. The paralysis served as a defense mechanism to prevent the individual from acting on their unacceptable impulses. In this case, the paralysis serves a primary gain, which is the internal psychological benefit of avoiding anxiety or conflict.

A Hysterical Paralysis of an Arm That Prevents Someone from Acting