Which of the following statements is true about factitious disorders?
A)Patients are usually revealed to be harboring a reason for malingering
B)The symptoms are uncontrollable.
C)There is no obvious reason for voluntarily producing symptoms.
D)All of the above

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Factitious disorders involve individuals intentionally producing or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms without an apparent motive or external reward. Unlike malingering, there is no clear incentive for the behavior, and the symptoms may be controllable or can even worsen after they receive treatment or attention. Therefore, option C is correct, and A and B are incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Factitious Disorders