Deliberately Adopting the Sick Role and Complaining of Symptoms to Achieve

question 56

Multiple Choice

Deliberately adopting the sick role and complaining of symptoms to achieve some specific objective is characteristic of

• A) la belle indifference.
• B) factitious disorders.
• C) somatization disorder.
• D) malingering.
• E) hypochondriasis.

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Definitions:

Merging

The process of combining two or more companies into a single entity, often to enhance competitive standing or expand market reach.

Tariff Barrier

Taxes imposed on imported goods and services to restrict imports, protect domestic industries, or raise government revenue.

Licensing Agreement

A legal contract by which a rights holder permits another party to use a property, such as intellectual property or technology, under specified conditions.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

A U.S. law that prohibits American companies and individuals from bribing foreign officials to retain or obtain business.