According to Freud,hysterical symptoms provide ________.

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According to Freud, hysterical symptoms serve both primary and secondary gains. Primary gain refers to the reduction of anxiety that arises from keeping internal conflicts and impulses repressed and out of consciousness. In other words, the hysterical symptom helps the individual cope with internal conflicts by providing a way to express them symbolically. Secondary gain refers to the external benefits that arise from the expression of the hysterical symptom, such as attention from others or avoidance of certain responsibilities or situations.

According to Freud,hysterical Symptoms Provide ________