Unlike a malingerer, a person with factitious disorder:
A)Does not exhibit "la belle indifference."
B)Has primarily psychological, not physical, symptoms.
C)Has physical symptoms that are not under voluntary control.
D)Has no clear motivation for adopting the symptoms and simply wants to assume the patient role.

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Factitious disorder involves intentionally producing or exaggerating symptoms without obvious external incentives, such as financial gain, but rather to assume the sick role and receive medical attention. Unlike malingerers, who fabricate symptoms for tangible benefits, individuals with factitious disorder are motivated by a psychological need to be seen as ill.

Unlike a Malingerer, a Person with Factitious Disorder