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Which of the following most closely describes a person who may have a
factitious disorder?
Theresa sees visions and talks to people who aren't there. Harriet starves herself and is
convinced that she is overweight.
 
Maria tricks her mom into thinking that she has a fever so that her mom will comfort and care for
her. Nancy does not remember a particularly tragic event in her life.
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1. Gregg was caught speeding, and has been given a mandatory court
date. Gregg does not want to go to court, so he makes himself sick in
order to get out of it. Which of the following best describes Gregg's
behavior?
a. Factitious
b. Typical
c. Psychotic
d. Malingering

2. Which of the following is another name for factitious disorder?


a. Munchausen Syndrome
b. Enfermos Syndrome
c. Depression Syndrome
d. Atencion Syndrome

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

About This Quiz & Worksheet


There are many types of factitious disorders, however the symptoms are quite similar. This
quiz/worksheet combo will help test your understanding of the psychological disorder. The quiz
questions will test you on an alternate name for factitious disorder and points in history when the
disorder has been present.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals


These assessments will test you on:

 Why a person who is engaging in malingering would deliberately make himself/herself sick
 Points in history when the disorder has been present
 Origin of the term Munchhaussen syndrome

Skills Practiced
This quiz and worksheet allows students to test their knowledge by using the following skills:

 Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about malingering in a


different light
 Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the origin of the term
Munchhausen syndrome
 Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about symptoms of
factitious disorders

Additional Learning
To learn more about factitious disorders, review the accompanying lesson entitled, Factitious
Disorders: Definition and Symptoms. This lesson covers the following objectives:

 Define factitious disorder


 Learn about the history of factitious disorders
 Distinguish the difference between factitious disorders and malingering

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Psychology 106: Abnormal Psychology
26 chapters | 161 lessons | 13 flashcard sets
Ch 1. Intro to Abnormal Psychology
Ch 2. Clinical Research for Abnormal...
Ch 3. The Biological Model of...
Ch 4. The Psychodynamic Model of Abnormal...
Ch 5. The Behavioral/Learning Model of...
Ch 6. The Cognitive Model of Abnormal...
Ch 7. The Humanistic-Existential Model of...
Ch 8. The Sociocultural Model of Abnormal...
Ch 9. The Diathesis-Stress Model
Ch 10. Clinical Assessment in Abnormal...
Ch 11. Introduction to Anxiety...
Ch 12. Mood Disorders of Abnormal...
Ch 13. Stress Disorders
Ch 14. Somatoform Disorders in Abnormal...
Ch 15. Dissociative Disorders in...
Ch 16. Eating Disorders in Abnormal...
Ch 17. Sexual and Gender Identity...
Ch 18. Substance Use Disorders
Ch 19. Psychotic Disorders
Ch 20. Cognitive Disorders
Ch 21. Lifespan Development Disorders
Ch 22. Personality Disorders in Abnormal...
Ch 23. Factitious Disorders

 Factitious Disorders: Definition and Symptoms5:29


 7:53

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Ch 24. Treatment in Abnormal Psychology

 Individual Therapy: Psychodynamic, Cognitive & Behavioral7:23


 Group Therapy: Definition, Uses & Types4:15
 Overview of Psychiatric Drugs: History, Types & Uses5:50
 Biological Therapy for Psychological Problems: Definition & Examples6:02
 What is Social Learning in Abnormal Psychology Treatment?5:40
 Community Approaches to Mental Health Treatment: Prevention & Intervention4:54
 Measuring Psychological Treatment Effectiveness8:17
 Issues in Mental Health Treatment: Cultural Factors, Effectiveness & Empirical
Validation5:25
 Go toTreatment in Abnormal Psychology

Ch 25. Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal...


Ch 26. Studying for Psychology 106

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