Which of the following refers to a disorder in which people intentionally falsify or induce physical or emotional illness or injury in another person, often a child or dependent person?
A) illness transference disorder
B) familial factitious disorder
C) juvenile factitious disorder
D) factitious disorder imposed on another

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Factitious disorder imposed on another, also known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, is a disorder in which a person intentionally falsifies or induces physical or emotional illness or injury in another person, often a child or dependent person. This is done to gain attention, sympathy, or control. Option A (illness transference disorder) and Option C (juvenile factitious disorder) are not accurate terms for this specific disorder. Option B (familial factitious disorder) is a related disorder in which a person falsifies or induces illness in themselves, as well as in another dependant family member.

Which of the Following Refers to a Disorder in Which