Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another involves which of the following?

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another is characterized by an individual (typically a caregiver) intentionally producing or feigning physical, psychological, or behavioral symptoms in another person, often a child or someone under their care, to assume the role of a caregiver and gain attention or sympathy. This disorder is a way for the individual to take on the identity of a patient, deriving a sense of gratification from the act of inducing illness or injury in another.

In this context, the correct choice aligns with the core feature of the disorder, which involves the act of causing someone else to receive medical attention and treatment by falsifying or creating symptoms. This is distinct from simply faking symptoms for personal gain, as the key factor is the manipulation of another person rather than oneself.

In contrast, the other choices do not accurately reflect the nature of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another. The first option relates to the individual faking symptoms in themselves, which pertains to Factitious Disorder by proxy. The third option discusses inducing symptoms for external rewards, which is more associated with Malingering, where the primary motivation is tangible gain (like financial compensation or avoid punishment) rather than the emotional gratification of being a caretaker. The fourth choice regarding a stable medical history doesn’t apply