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dejastew

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Hannah's doctors are convinced that her physical symptoms are not real, but they cannot decide whether this is an instance of malingering or factitious disorder. What factor will best help them to choose between these two possibilities?
 
  a. the severity of her symptoms
  b. how long her symptoms have been affecting her
  c. whether she is achieving some specific external gain
  d. whether she seeks or refuses medical treatment

Question 2

You overhear several students discussing a news report on Munchausen syndrome. Because you are taking a course in abnormal psychology, you recognize this syndrome to be an example of a(n)__________ disorder.
 
  a. anxiety
  b. psychotic
  c. traumatic
  d. factitious


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sarahccccc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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