PSYCH 270 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Somatic Symptom Disorder, Factitious Disorder, Malingering
19 Jul 2017
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**note there are multiple parts to some of the objectives: distinguish between malingering and factitious disorder. Factitious disorder is marked by false creation of physical or psychological symptoms, or deceptive production of injury or disease, even without external rewards for such ailments. There is also presentation of oneself as ill, damages, or hurt. Those with factitious disorder often go to extremes to create the appearance of illness. On the other hand, a patient may be malingering which is intentionally feigning illness to achieve some external gain, such as financial compensation or deferment from military service. What is the more commonly known name for factitious disorder? (250-252) Factitious disorder seems common among people who received extensive medical treatment for a medical problem as children, carry a grudge against the medical profession, or have worked as a nurse laboratory technician or medical aide.
