An insurance company hired a private investigator to ascertain whether a claimant alleging a back injury was really disabled,or whether the person was acting that way to receive financial gain.Such behavior is known as ________________________.

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Malingering refers to the intentional production of false or exaggerated symptoms for the purpose of obtaining a benefit, such as financial gain or avoiding work or other responsibilities. This behavior is commonly seen in insurance and legal settings. Illness anxiety disorder, conversion disorder, and factitious disorder involve different forms of physical or psychological symptoms, but they are not necessarily driven by external incentives like financial gain.

An Insurance Company Hired a Private Investigator to Ascertain Whether