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

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Definitions:

ICD-9

The 9th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases, a method utilized for assigning codes and categorizing data on causes of death from death certificates.

ICD-10

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization, used for coding diseases, signs, symptoms, and procedures.

Mitral Regurgitation

A condition in which the heart's mitral valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward in the heart.

ICD-9

The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, a system used for coding and classifying mortality data from death certificates.