Amber craves attention and has a high need to be cared for. Amber has ______. Annette seeks SSI disability and seeks medical care and hospitalization. Annette's diagnosis is _____________.

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Amber's behavior is consistent with factitious disorder, which involves a person intentionally faking or inducing symptoms for attention, care, or sympathy. Annette's behavior is consistent with somatization disorder, which involves a long history of physical complaints with no clear physical cause or explanation. Malingering involves intentionally faking symptoms for external gain, such as avoiding work or legal responsibilities, which is not consistent with Annette's behavior. Hypochondriasis, now known as illness anxiety disorder, involves a preoccupation with having or developing a serious illness, which is also not consistent with Annette's behavior.

Amber Craves Attention and Has a High Need to Be