Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another Is Often Characterized by

question 16

Multiple Choice

Factitious disorder imposed on another is often characterized by

• A) deliberate actions directed toward making a child sick.
• B) a parent denying that a child has symptoms that have, in fact, been observed.
• C) a parent developing the same symptoms that their child has.
• D) convincing a child to lie to a doctor about factitious symptoms.

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Definitions:

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used medically for sedation, anesthesia, or treatment of certain conditions.

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a substance or a physiological stimulus after repeated exposure.

Dependence

A state in which there is a physical or psychological compulsion to take a substance or engage in an activity, often leading to addiction.

Anabolic Steroids

Synthetic substances similar to the male hormone testosterone, used to increase muscle mass and strength, often with harmful health effects.