A woman complains of an assortment of physiological ailments. You think that she is intentionally producing the physical symptoms to appear sick, which fills some psychological need. You would diagnose:

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The woman's intentional production of physical symptoms to appear sick fits the criteria for factitious disorder, also known as Munchausen syndrome. In this disorder, individuals feign symptoms or intentionally produce symptoms in themselves or others to assume the sick role and receive attention or sympathy. This behavior is not motivated by any external gains or incentives, and the symptoms presented are often so severe that individuals may undergo unnecessary surgeries or medical procedures.

A Woman Complains of an Assortment of Physiological Ailments