Finding the truth in the lies: A practical guide to the assessment of malingering

Holly Tabernik; Michael J. Vitacco

doi:10.1002/9781118799574.ch7

Finding the truth in the lies: A practical guide to the assessment of malingering

Holly Tabernik, Michael J. Vitacco

Psychiatry and Health Behavior

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Abstract

Malingering is a mental health construct that has three distinct yet equally critical components: 1) intentional deception, 2) feigning or exaggeration of symptoms, and 3) external motivation. Each of these components presents its own set of difficult challenges for clinicians. This chapter will discuss issues related to the conceptualization and accurate assessment of malingering.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Troublesome Disguises
Subtitle of host publication	Managing Challenging Disorders in Psychiatry: Second Edition
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Pages	85-99
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118799574
ISBN (Print)	9781119993148
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118799574.ch7
State	Published - Jan 20 2015

Keywords

Assessment
Feigning
Malingering
Response style

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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