Unlike malingerers, people with factitious disorders are classified in DSM-5 because ______

a. their numbers are growing while the number of malingerers has dramatically decreased
b. malingerers are male by definition and DSM-5 excludes single gender disorders
c. they lack a specific motivation for gain from their symptoms
d. they must also have a comorbid anxiety or mood disorder for the diagnosis to be utilized

C

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From a social perspective, somatic complaints reflect ____

a. unsatisfying or inadequate social relationships b. frustration and anger c. unconscious conflicts d. cognitive distortions

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Andy, a five-year-old, gets a doll from his grandmother for his birthday. He yells, "A doll? Dolls are for girls. I want a baseball!" Andy is exhibiting:

a. gender identities c. gender labels b. gender roles d. gender markers

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