Someone Who Fakes Physical or Psychological Symptoms in Order to Achieve

question 55

Multiple Choice

Someone who fakes physical or psychological symptoms in order to achieve a desired goal is called a:

• A)borderline personality.
• B)psychochondriac.
• C)malingerer.
• D)hypochondriac.

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Definitions:

Opioids

A class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available by prescription, often used for their pain-relieving properties.

Substance Use Disorder

A medical condition characterized by an uncontrollable use of substances despite the harmful consequences to one's health, social life, and responsibilities.

Intoxication

A cluster of undesirable behavioral or psychological changes, such as slurred speech or mood changes, that may develop during or shortly after the ingestion of a substance.

Substance Use Disorder

A condition that results from the use of one or more substances leading to a clinically significant impairment or distress.