The higher incidence of conversion disorder during Freud's time has been attributed to
A)prevalent sexually repressive attitudes.
B)pervasive beliefs in mystics and magical thinking.
C)the high incidence of unreported sexual abuse.
D)clinicians inadvertently creating the disorder through hypnosis.

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During Freud's time, there were prevalent sexually repressive attitudes which may have contributed to the higher incidence of conversion disorder. Freud's theory of conversion disorder is rooted in his belief that patients repressed their unconscious desires, leading to physical symptoms. Therefore, the prevalence of sexually repressive attitudes may have increased the likelihood of patients experiencing conversion disorder.

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