A woman complains of an assortment of physiological ailments. You think that she is intentionally producing the physical symptoms to appear sick, which fills some psychological need. If this is true, the appropriate diagnosis is:

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Factitious disorder is characterized by a person intentionally producing or exaggerating symptoms of illness in themselves to assume the sick role and fulfill a psychological need. Unlike malingering, where the motivation is external (e.g., financial compensation, avoiding work), the motivation in factitious disorder is to receive attention and care.

A Woman Complains of an Assortment of Physiological Ailments