Synopsis: This week on "Learn Me Something," Aaron and Rich delve into Munchausen Syndrome. What exactly is it? It's a factitious disorder wherein those affected feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma to draw attention, sympathy, or reassurance to themselves.

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Duration: 44:08:00

Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

Episode Links

• 8 Fascinating Cases Of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy, The Disturbing Disorder At The Heart Of 'Mommy Dead & Dearest'
• Münchausen by internet: the sickness bloggers who fake it online
• Munchausen Syndrome - WebMD
• Dr. Meadow’s Munchausen syndrome by proxy: the history and the controversy
• 8 Things Dale Carnegie Got Right About Social Engagement

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