Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Is a Variant of Which of the Following

question 37

Multiple Choice

Munchausen's syndrome by proxy is a variant of which of the following disorder?

• A) conversion disorder
• B) body dysmorphic disorder
• C) hypochondriasis
• D) factitious disorder

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