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Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain. After careful evaluation, it became clear that Louise had purposely given herself food poisoning. She would most likely:
 
  a) Be malingering.
  b) Have somatization disorder.
  c) Have la belle indifference.
  d) Have factitious disorder.

Question 2

Some kind of classification system may be needed, despite limitations, in order to
 
  a) avoid stigmatizing people who have problems.
  b) rule out possible medical conditions.
  c) minimize unnecessary treatment driving up health costs.
  d) study causes and treatment of various problems.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d



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