Which of the Following Would Be the Diagnosis If an Individual

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the diagnosis if an individual intentionally fabricated physical or psychological illness?

• A) hypochondriasis
• B) body dysmorphic disorder
• C) factitious disorder
• D) conversion disorder

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Definitions:

Experimenter Effects

Unintended changes in study participants’ behavior due to cues that the experimenter inadvertently conveys.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Diverse Population

A group of individuals that vary in characteristics such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and cultural background.

Urban and Rural

Terms used to describe geographical areas, with "urban" referring to areas that are densely populated and "rural" referring to areas that are less populated and often characterized by farming or agriculture.