The Nurse Finds That the Client with a Pain Disorder

The nurse finds that the client with a pain disorder has been in a physically and verbally abusive relationship. The client feels guilty and fears a loss of love. According to psychoanalytic concepts, this is believed to be a/an:

A) Environmental factor.
B) Brain abnormality.
C) Unconscious conflict from childhood that was reawakened in adulthood by a similar situation.
D) Stress related to relationships.