Which of the following might put a child at risk of becoming a victim of factitious disorder imposed on another?
A) Committing the child to the care of someone who induces physical symptoms in the child
B) Having a mother who is suffering from postpartum depression
C) Having a parent with a history of cardiac disease
D) Committing the child to the care of someone who has received treatment for insomnia in the past.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Factitious disorder imposed on another, also known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, involves a caretaker intentionally inducing or fabricating illness in another person, often a child, in order to gain attention or sympathy. Therefore, committing the child to the care of someone who induces physical symptoms in the child puts the child at the highest risk of becoming a victim of this disorder. The other options do not necessarily increase the risk of factitious disorder imposed on another.

Which of the Following Might Put a Child at Risk