Which disorder would include intentionally taking drugs in order to stimulate various real illnesses?
A) Factitious disorder
B) Malingering
C) Dissociative identity disorder
D) Somatization disorder

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Factitious disorder involves intentionally fabricating or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms in order to gain attention or sympathy. In this case, the individual is intentionally taking drugs to simulate illnesses in order to receive attention or sympathy. Malingering involves intentionally feigning or exaggerating symptoms for personal gain, such as to avoid work or legal responsibility. Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within an individual. Somatization disorder involves the presence of multiple physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition.

Which Disorder Would Include Intentionally Taking Drugs in Order to Stimulate