Elena visited multiple physicians, claiming that she was suffering from what she believed to be a serious illness. On further examination, one doctor discovered that Elena had been ingesting substances that caused her to exhibit symptoms similar to those characteristic of the illness she claimed to have. Elena’s example BEST illustrates ______.
a. schizophrenia
b. conversion disorder
c. factitious disorder
d. illness anxiety disorder
Ans: C
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