Understanding Factitious Disorder

What is the primary difference between malingering and factitious disorder?

• Malingering is a conscious act, while factitious disorder is unconscious.

• Malingering is a type of factitious disorder.

• Malingering is faking illness for clear material benefits, while factitious disorder lacks obvious external motivation.

• Malingering involves faking illness for sympathy, while factitious disorder involves faking illness for financial gain.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of factitious disorder?

• Harm from unnecessary medical procedures

• Increased social status

• Improved health due to frequent medical attention

• Financial stability from insurance claims

What is a common behavior of individuals with factitious disorder?

• Openly admitting to faking symptoms

• Calmly undergoing serious medical procedures

• Avoiding medical professionals

• Refusing any medical treatment

What is a common psychological motivation for individuals with factitious disorder?

• Craving attention and care from others

• Desire for financial compensation

• Wanting to travel frequently

• Seeking to avoid work responsibilities

What is a suggested approach for treating individuals with factitious disorder?

• Encouraging them to seek psychological help without admitting to faking

• Confronting them directly about their faking

• Ignoring the behavior to avoid confrontation

• Prescribing medication to stop the behavior