In psychoanalytic theory, the symptoms of somatoform and dissociative disorders provide primary gain. This means that the symptoms

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In psychoanalytic theory, the symptoms of somatoform and dissociative disorders provide primary gain by protecting the conscious mind from painful conflicts. The physical symptoms or dissociative experiences serve as a defense mechanism to avoid dealing with the underlying psychological issues. The other options (A, B, and C) do not accurately reflect the concept of primary gain in psychoanalytic theory.

In Psychoanalytic Theory, the Symptoms of Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders