An individual who is relatively free of psychopathology is accused of a crime.This individual makes a conscious decision that he would prefer to spend time in a mental hospital rather than a prison.Accordingly,this individual attempts to _______ when administered a personality test by a court-appointed psychologist.

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Faking bad on a personality test would imply that the individual is attempting to make it seem like they have more severe psychological issues than they actually do, in order to increase their chances of being sent to a mental hospital instead of prison. Faking good would have the opposite effect, making it seem like they are completely mentally healthy and therefore not in need of hospitalization. The Barnum effect is the tendency of people to accept vague or general statements as being true about themselves specifically, which is not applicable in this scenario. "Taking the fifth" refers to the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and would not be applicable in a situation where an individual is voluntarily undergoing psychological evaluation.

An Individual Who Is Relatively Free of Psychopathology Is Accused