Which of the following statements is TRUE about factitious disorders?
A) Fortunately, the disorder does not seem to extend to other members of the family.
B) The symptoms are under involuntary control.
C) There is no obvious reason for voluntarily producing symptoms.
D) The symptoms lead to a splintering off of one's identity into several "subpersonalities."

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Factitious disorders involve voluntarily producing physical or psychological symptoms without an obvious reason, such as to receive attention or sympathy from healthcare providers. The symptoms are under voluntary control, not involuntary. The disorder can involve fabricating or exaggerating symptoms, but it does not involve a splintering off of one's identity into subpersonalities. There is no evidence to suggest that it extends to other members of the family.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Factitious Disorders