Ben Has Been a Chronically Ill Child

question 27

Multiple Choice

Ben has been a chronically ill child. After being removed from his home and placed in foster care, he became quite healthy. In this case, one might suspect that the parent (usually the mother) was experiencing:

• A) malingering.
• B) a psychophysical disorder.
• C) a somatoform disorder.
• D) a factitious disorder.

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Definitions:

Leadership Role

A position within an organization or group that involves guiding and directing others to achieve specific goals.

Globalization

The process of transformation of local or regional phenomena into global ones, involving the interconnectedness of economies, societies, and cultures across the world.

Global North

Wealthy, industrialized countries in the northern hemisphere (previously referred to as the First World).

Global South

Term used to describe countries and regions located primarily in the southern hemisphere, often focusing on those with developing or underdeveloped economies, highlighting global inequities.