In the Context of Insanity Defense, Malingering Refers To

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the context of insanity defense, malingering refers to:

• A) the inability to distinguish right from wrong.
• B) the exaggeration or faking of a mental disorder.
• C) having a mental illness and using it as a basis of insanity defense.
• D) concealing an existing mental disorder to avoid forcible treatment.

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