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Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a term often used when a caregiver or spouse fabricates, exaggerates, or induces mental or physical health problems in those who are in their care, with the primary motive of gaining attention or sympathy from others. Munchausen syndrome by proxy should be considered as both crime and physiological disorder. This is because, if a person injects something toxic in the body of his/her or their children; that person may not fake to be ill but also, she or he will cause damage to the body (crime). On the other hand, a person may be physically going through some type of stress or mental illness; it can lead them to make fake symptoms (a psychological disorder). 2. Conversion disorder, factitious disorder, and malingering have one major characteristic in common: they represent conditions that are not ‘real’. However, ‘real’ is a vague word and it is important to understand the differences between these conditions. Conversion Disorder is a psychiatric condition that results in a neurological complaint or symptom, without any underlying neurological cause. Patient’s may experience seizures (i.e. ‘pseudoseizures’), weakness, non-responsiveness, numbness, and even vision loss. While Factitious Disorder is a condition where patients intentionally fake disease, or intentionally cause the disease to play the patient role. Somatic symptom disorder is the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition. The symptoms must cause…

Lying, with the end goal of receiving medical attention and sympathy, is not a new concept. Although it was not until the mid-1800s that Factitious disorder was officially recognized, evidence shows instances of Malingering dating back as far as the Roman times; from Odysseus in the Trojan War, to the physician Galen (Rogers 19). Munchausen Syndrome was first described by Asher in 1951, with Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy first being in diagnosed in 1977 (Feldman 1). More recently, in the last…

the time that he was doing this I would have written down exactly what he agreed or committed to. I would have date it and post it in my kitchen or email it to myself and to him. David would have gotten angry, and he would have question my trust or faith in him, but it might have made it harder to deny the conversation later on. David used guilt trips to control me. He found my emotional weak point and would poke at it until I gave in. He says for example “ If I really want to go on the girls…

In one 's life, there are certain moments that are unforgettable. Incidents of bullying are always eye-opening because of the many effects it has on the bully and the bullied. It is a terrible act that is preventable. People who believe they have more power over another will use it to their advantage and take control of a victim, significantly damaging their-self esteem. This despicable act is becoming increasingly more common in schools, in workplaces, and in sports. As a child, being exposed…

Telling an adult at home is great to do, especially if the victim is the one telling someone. Although, if someone told someone else about a bully, and the bully found out, in some cases the bully might get worse, and bring more struggle down on their victim, because they are now a “tattle tale”. Most students or even employees in a workplace will not say anything about bullying that they witness. Why do people not want to help a victim of a bully? Occasionally, people take matters into their…

kind of business you are in, and Facebook is just another channel for them to voice out their unhappiness.” (September 29, 2014). In this article a chart was provided showing how negative comments on public companies can affect them. According to the chart, negative comments on brand companies reduces their stock price and damages their brand causing people to stop buying. In the opposing side one might say that some may have the right to hide their identity to be protected. For instance,…

Bullying cannot be explained, it can only be experienced. Everyone is a victim of bullying, I was a victim of bullying. Never did I imagine being one of the many that has had to deal with this. Bullying occurs all across the United States, but most do not realize the causes and effects it has on certain students. Bullies choose to bully because they get awarded for their actions, they do not care how others feel, or they might come from dysfunctional families. With a cause there is always can…

Cyber-bullying: An Arising Problem Cyberbully should be exhibited to college students, this movie promotes awareness and presents the potential dangers of the internet via social networking. A prime example of what can occur in today’s society was presented in Cyberbully. The main character Taylor Hiltridge receives a laptop for her birthday. She is ecstatic as her mother is finally trusting her to go on-line without adult supervision. She creates an on-line account for a social networking site…

The mark that cyber bullying leaves on its victims can range anywhere from unhappiness to suicide. With the dangers of he world increasing, it is important…

the cold lifeless body. Not just in the river or near the river but in the town as well. There were eight possible victims, only six confirmed by the killer nicknamed "Jack the Stripper", four possible suspects, with Mungo Ireland as the lead suspect in the "Hammersmith Nude Murder case." Sadly this case was never solved leaving three theories following behind making it difficult for guaranteed assurance of the culprit. On February 2, 1964, At the age ranging from 30-31, the first confirmed…