Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another Is Often Characterised by

question 64

Multiple Choice

Factitious disorder imposed on another is often characterised by

• A)deliberate actions directed toward making a child sick.
• B)a parent denying that a child has symptoms that have, in fact, been observed.
• C)a parent developing the same symptoms that their child has.
• D)convincing a child to lie to a doctor about factitious symptoms.

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Definitions:

Myopia

Short-sightedness, either literally in terms of vision or metaphorically in planning or decision-making.

Behavioral Economics

A field of study that analyzes the effects of psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors on the economic decisions of individuals and institutions, and the consequences for market prices, returns, and resource allocation.

Time Inconsistency

The tendency of individuals to change their plans about future actions due to a preference for immediate gratification over future benefit, often leading to inconsistency over time.

Precommitment

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