Having a background in medicine, but also a grudge against the profession, puts a person at risk for:
A) a factitious disorder.
B) body dysmorphic disorder.
C) amnesia conversion disorder.
D) somatic symptom disorder.

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Factitious disorder, previously known as Munchausen syndrome, involves a person deliberately acting as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick. A background in medicine could provide the knowledge necessary to convincingly simulate or induce medical problems, and a grudge against the profession might motivate such behavior.

Having a Background in Medicine, but Also a Grudge Against