Explain the similarities and the difference between conversion ...

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Explain the similarities and the difference between conversion disorder, factitious disorder and malingering.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is not a common type of obsession seen in OCD?
 
  A) fear of contamination B) fear of discrimination
  C) pathological doubt D) lack of symmetry

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Answer to Question 1

Similarities all involve physical symptoms with no physical cause. All involve some gain. Differences only
in conversion disorder are the symptoms involuntary, in factitious and malingering the person is consciously
faking. While all can involve gain, the main type of gain is different. In conversion disorder the main gain is
avoiding or escaping a stressful situation without taking responsibility for doing so. In factitious disorder, the
person enjoys the sick role. In malingering, the gain is typically monetary, e.g. a law suit.

Answer to Question 2

B

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