Which of the Following Situations Best Exemplifies Malingering

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best exemplifies malingering?

• A) When filling out a paper-and-pencil personality measure, Donna answers in such a way that she appears more thoughtful and less irritable than she truly is.
• B) Jay is hard to engage in his interview with the neuropsychologist, making little eye contact and supplying one- or two-word responses to her questions.
• C) During her neuropsychological evaluation, Lexi repeatedly requests bathroom and water breaks, and tries to distract the professional with questions and tangential comments.
• D) During his neuropsychological testing session, Derek responds to the tests in such a way that his memory functioning appears significantly worse than it really is.

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Capital Gain

The profit earned from the sale of an asset or investment exceeding its purchase price.

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The total amount of money shareholders have invested in a company through the purchase of stock, excluding any stock purchased on secondary markets.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.

Land

A real estate property, constituting the earth's surface with specific boundaries, not including any structures unless specified.