This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Somatoform Disorders, Subject name: Psychiatry
[{'content': 'Which of the following is known as Munchausen Syndrome? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Factitious Disorder, B. Mood Disorder, C. Somatoform Disorder, D. PTSD', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. A Factitious disorderFactitious disorder is also known as Munchausen syndromeRichard Asher coined term "Munchausen Syndrome"Named after Baron Hieronymus Friedrich Frei Herr von Munchausen (1720-1797), Russian cavalry officer.* Distort history & make stories (pseudologia fantastica) to convince doctors.* Often from medical & related fields & have understanding of s/s of various disorders 2/3rd of pts are male.* Factitious disorders with physical signs and symptoms are mostly women 3:1', 'role': 'assistant'}]