Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Factitious Disorders

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about factitious disorders?

• A) Fortunately, the disorder does not seem to extend to other members of the family.
• B) The symptoms are under involuntary control.
• C) There is no obvious reason for voluntarily producing symptoms.
• D) The symptoms lead to a splintering off of one's identity into several "subpersonalities."

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