Which Statement Is True About Factitious Disorders

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about factitious disorders?

• A) Those with factitious disorder are not trying to achieve some external gain by faking illness.
• B) Those with factitious disorder do not intentionally create illness.
• C) Those with factitious disorder have no control over their behavior.
• D) Those with factitious disorder do not want to assume the sick role.

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