Butcher, Cha. 19: Malingering Flashcards
1
Q
What are typical-response sets?
A
The tendency to say “yes” or “no” to certain questions.
2
Q
Why would someone use a typical-response set?
A
- Social-desirability
- Random answers (medical questionnaires)
- Malingering
- Factitious Disorder
3
Q
What is malingering?
A
Deliberate distortion of a disorder for an external goal
4
Q
Why would someone malinger?
A
- Getting medication
- Getting disability
- Staying out of jail
5
Q
What is Factitious Disorder?
A
there is distortion, maybe marginally conscious, but no external goal except to be taken care of (an internal goal)
6
Q
What is Factitious Disorder related to?
A
Munchausen disorder (a person getting their loved one sick to show how well they can take care of them)
7
Q
We need to create an atmosphere of _____ to get the client to be honest and try their hardest on assessments.
A
Trust
8
Q
Can a person be coached to act or look a particular way for an assessment?
A
Yes, depending on level of crazy.
