A factitious disorder imposed on another is referred to as
A)Munchausen syndrome by imposition.
B)Munchausen symptom diversion.
C)Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
D)none of the above.

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Factitious disorder imposed on another is also known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy. This disorder involves a person, usually a caregiver or a parent, intentionally causing illness or injury to another individual, usually a child, in order to gain attention or sympathy.

A Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another Is Referred to as