Samson knows that he has a cold but goes to the movie theatre anyway. When you confront him about being sick, he replies "misery loves company." Samson is showing evidence of:
A) Factitious disorder
B) Somatic Symptom Disorder
C) Conversion Disorder
D) None of the above

Question

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Samson's behavior of going to the movie theater despite knowing he has a cold and justifying it by saying "misery loves company" does not fit the criteria for Factitious Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder, or Conversion Disorder. These disorders involve more complex psychological issues related to the presentation of illness or physical symptoms, not knowingly engaging in activities while sick for the sake of company.

Samson Knows That He Has a Cold but Goes to the Movie