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The Dark Art of Illness Falsification

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Which of the following is a form of falsification of illness according to the text?

Providing accurate information
Withholding treatment
Collaborating with others
Exaggerating symptoms (correct)

What is one way in which abusers may induce illness according to the text?

Collaborating with others
Providing accurate information
Exaggerating symptoms
Withholding medication (correct)

Which of the following is true about the extent of abuse and neglect in cases of falsification of illness?

It typically extends beyond the clinical setting (correct)
It is always based on accurate reports of symptoms
It typically extends only within the clinical setting
It is limited to friends and family

What is one way in which abusers may deceive in cases of falsification of illness according to the text?

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Why do seemingly mild presentations of falsification of illness have the potential to lead to death?

<p>Because the abuser maintains the false story (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Exaggerating symptoms

Overstating the severity or impact of existing symptoms to create a false or exaggerated impression of illness.

Withholding medication

Abusers may cause or worsen illness by deliberately not giving prescribed medications to the victim.

Extent of abuse

Abuse and neglect in falsification of illness often occur in multiple environments, not just medical settings.

Withholding information

Abusers may actively conceal relevant details about the victim's health or circumstances to maintain a false narrative.

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Mild presentations => Death

Even if the initial presentation seems minor, the persistent false narrative maintained by the abuser can lead to deadly outcomes.