Malingering

Malingering is the intentional production false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological complaints with the goal of receiving a reward. Malingering is not a mental disorder or diagnosis.

• Mittenberg, W., Patton, C., Canyock, E. M., & Condit, D. C. (2002). Base rates of malingering and symptom exeggeration. Journal of clinical and experimental neuropsychology, 24(8), 1094-1102.