Munchausen's syndrome by proxy is a variant of which of the ...

[sjones]

Munchausen's syndrome by proxy is a variant of which of the following disorders?
 
  a. conversion disorder
  b. body dysmorphic disorder
  c. hypochondriasis
  d. factitious disorder

Question 2

A nurse in an emergency room sees many illnesses and reported illnesses.
 
  A group of psychology students are listening to her speak and one asks her what might be one way to tell the difference between a conversion disorder and a true organic disturbance. Which of the following would be a valid answer?
  a. The patient will show some signs of an illness but not enough signs.
  b. The patient will not be able to use muscles that are damaged.
  c. The patient shows no signs of atrophy in damaged areas.
  d. The patient shows the signs of illness under hypnosis.

[shailee]

Answer to Question 1

d. factitious disorder.

Answer to Question 2

c. The patient shows no signs of atrophy in damaged areas.