When an individual who is completing a neuropsychological test deliberately answers the tasks incorrectly, it is referred to as

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Malingering refers to the act of deliberately exaggerating or feigning illness or incapacity to achieve some form of external gain, such as financial compensation or avoidance of work or military service. In the context of neuropsychological testing, malingering would involve intentionally providing incorrect answers to manipulate the results of the test.

When an Individual Who Is Completing a Neuropsychological Test Deliberately