Multiple Choice
While both factitious disorders and malingering have feigned symptoms that are under voluntary control,they differ in that the goal of factitious disorders is _______,whereas the goal of malingering is _______.
A) to assume the sick role; to manipulate the system to gain a desired end
B) to manipulate the system to gain a desired end; to assume the sick role
C) to avoid societal punishment or responsibility; to gain positive attention
D) to present oneself in a more favorable light; to avoid societal punishment or responsibility
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