Jeremy tells his friends and colleagues that he is suffering from a serious neurological condition. He often fakes the symptom of his feigned illness purely to draw attention to himself and to maintain the sick role. Jeremy, who is obsessed with the pursuit of medical care, is most likely to suffer from

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Jeremy's behavior is consistent with factitious disorder imposed on self, which is characterized by individuals intentionally faking or exaggerating symptoms to gain attention and maintain the sick role. This disorder is also known as Munchausen syndrome. Choice A, psychalgia, refers to the psychological experience of pain and is not related to Jeremy's behavior. Choice B, hysteria, is an outdated term that is no longer used in the medical field. Choice C, Parkinson's syndrome, is a degenerative disorder that affects motor function and is not related to Jeremy's behavior.

Jeremy Tells His Friends and Colleagues That He Is Suffering