A Disorder in Which the Patient Simulates Symptoms of Illness

question 37

Multiple Choice

A disorder in which the patient simulates symptoms of illness and presents for no apparent reason other than treatment is

• A) hypochondriasis.
• B) pain disorder.
• C) conversion disorder.
• D) Munchausen's syndrome.

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Definitions:

Motor information

Neural signals that originate in the brain and are conveyed to the spinal cord and muscles, guiding voluntary movements.

Occipital lobe

The rearmost lobe in each cerebral hemisphere of the brain, primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Visual stimuli

Objects or aspects within the environment that are perceived visually and can influence behavior and cognitive processes.

Brain

The organ located in the skull responsible for central nervous system functions, including thought, memory, and regulation of the body.