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Mental health professionals working in a variety of settings are often asked to perform clinical assessments. Assessments are used for which the determination of malingering is a critical component (Dooley, 2010). To assist in this diagnostic endeavor, clinicians have an array of standardized measures at their disposal. Standardized measurements to look for mental illnesses, substance ...

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