While Both Factitious Disorders and Malingering Have Feigned Symptoms That

question 119

Multiple Choice

While both factitious disorders and malingering have feigned symptoms that are under voluntary control,they differ in that the goal of factitious disorders is _______,whereas the goal of malingering is _______.

• A) to assume the sick role; to manipulate the system to gain a desired end
• B) to manipulate the system to gain a desired end; to assume the sick role
• C) to avoid societal punishment or responsibility; to gain positive attention
• D) to present oneself in a more favorable light; to avoid societal punishment or responsibility

---

Definitions:

Politically Self-Governing

Refers to an entity or group that exercises autonomous control over its governance without external interference.

Holocaust

The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators before and during World War II.

Band Society

A small, loosely organized group of hunter-gatherers who work together and share resources, usually consisting of 20-50 individuals.

State Society

A complex social organization characterized by a formal governmental structure and socioeconomic stratification.