Intentionally Feigning Illness to Achieve Some External Gain Is Described

question 161

Multiple Choice

Intentionally feigning illness to achieve some external gain is described as:

• A) malingering.
• B) somatization.
• C) conversion disorder.
• D) illness anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Physiological Reactions

Bodily responses to stimuli, including changes in heart rate, breathing, perspiration, and adrenaline levels, among others.

Maternal Depression

A period of depression experienced by a mother, potentially occurring during pregnancy or after childbirth, impacting both her well-being and her interactions with her child.

Parent-Child Interactions

The various forms of exchange, communication, and relationship dynamics between a parent and child.

Distressed Interaction

An exchange between individuals characterized by stress, conflict, or discomfort affecting the relationship negatively.