Psychologists become involved in cases that include child custody arrangements because psychological evaluation of one or both of the parents is either required or recommended. In contrast to forensic evaluations, in which individuals may feign psychological disturbance, which is known as malingering, in parental evaluations, individuals are more likely to _____ psychological problems, which is known as _____.

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In parental evaluations, individuals are more likely to hide psychological problems to present themselves in a better light, a behavior referred to as "faking good." This contrasts with forensic evaluations, where individuals might feign disturbances (malingering).

Psychologists Become Involved in Cases That Include Child Custody Arrangements