Briefly Define Malingering and Factitious Disorders, and Distinguish Them from Somatoform

question 47

Essay

Briefly define malingering and factitious disorders, and distinguish them from somatoform disorders in general.

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Definitions:

Retrieval

The method of retrieving data from memory storage and bringing it back into conscious recognition.

Tip-of-the-tongue Effects

A psychological phenomenon where a person knows something but cannot retrieve the information from memory, although it feels just out of reach.

Encoding Problems

Difficulties in the process of converting perceptions, thoughts, or feelings into an enduring memory, which can lead to issues with memory recall.

Evaluation Overload

A state of being overwhelmed by the need to assess too much information or too many objects of potential interest.