Justine was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.This means that she
A) tends to fake her own medical problems to gain attention.
B) tends to fake the medical problems of someone in her care in order to gain attention.
C) has severe emotional conflicts that produce symptoms that resemble a physical disability.
D) has frequent episodes of depersonalization with accompanying amnesia.

Question

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Munchausen syndrome by proxy involves a caregiver who fakes, induces, or exaggerates medical symptoms in someone in their care to gain attention or sympathy. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A describes Munchausen syndrome, where a person fakes their own medical problems. Option C describes somatic symptom disorder, where emotional conflicts are manifested as physical symptoms. Option D describes dissociative amnesia, where a person experiences frequent episodes of depersonalization and amnesia.

Justine Was Diagnosed with Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy