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
Answer: c.
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a. educational opportunity. b. early nutrition. c. individual attention and environmental stimulation. d. exposure to physically stimulating activities.
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a. personality disorders. b. severe depression. c. trauma and stress disorders. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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a. sentiments b. attitudes c. responses d. ergs
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a. within groups variance divided by between groups variance b. between groups variance divided by within groups variance c. within groups variance divided by total variance d. between groups variance divided by total variance