Grace claims that she has been severely traumatized by a minor accident she witnessed while at work,and she is suing her employers for financial compensation.Her employers think she is not as traumatized as she claims and ask her to see a psychologist to assess her symptoms.On psychological testing,Grace is likely to engage in __________.
A)positive impression management
B)the horns effect
C)the placebo effect
D)malingering

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Malingering is the intentional exaggeration or feigning of symptoms of mental or physical disorders for secondary gain, such as financial compensation. Given that Grace is suing her employers for financial compensation and they believe she is not as traumatized as she claims, it is likely that she may engage in malingering during the psychological assessment.

Grace Claims That She Has Been Severely Traumatized by a Minor