You are evaluating a client who has been coming to you for court-mandated treatment for about four months. He is beginning to show signs and symptoms that have never been present before and is using language that would lead you to believe that he is angling for a lower level of care or to have his sentence or fine reduced. Overall, he fits criteria for:

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While it may be true, given his circumstances, that he may have relationship issues with others, or potentially a personality disorder, the real issue here is that he is attempting to manipulate someone who is involved in his care to lower his diagnosis or dismiss it all-together to avoid paying a particular penalty, which is the most appropriate category for malingering, or avoiding consequences.

You Are Evaluating a Client Who Has Been Coming to You