Multiple Choice
Jill was the victim of a fender-bender accident in which she was driving a car struck in a parking lot. Although she felt well initially, she developed back pain after being contacted by the other driver's insurance company. A thorough review of her medical complaints by her physician found no signs of an actual medical disorder. Nevertheless, Jill maintains that she has severe back pain that limits all of her activities except attending college classes. Given this case scenario, what condition might Jill be presenting?
A) Somatic symptom disorder
B) Malingering
C) Factitious disorder
D) Factitious disorder by proxy
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