Factitious disorders are also referred to as
A)Korsakoff's syndrome.
B)Down syndrome.
C)Munchhausen's syndrome.
D)Tourette's syndrome.

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Factitious disorders are also known as Munchhausen's syndrome, named after Baron Munchhausen, a German nobleman known for telling exaggerated stories about his life experiences. People with factitious disorders intentionally produce physical or psychological symptoms in themselves to gain attention or sympathy from others.

Factitious Disorders Are Also Referred to as