Psychological Assessment of Feigning and Diagnostic Considerations of Malingering in Corrections

Course overview

This workshop training on the psychological assessment of malingering is designed to equip mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to identify and assess feigning. Malingering is defined as the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives to avoid, obtain, or evade. Accurately assessing malingering is a critical skill in correctional settings to ensure appropriate diagnosis and treatment.