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[Simulation of mental illness].

Vincenzo Mastronardi1, Antonio Del Casale

  • 1Catedra di Psicopatologia Forense, Dipartimento di Neurologia e Psichiatria, Sapienza Università di Roma. vincenzo.mastropnardi@uniroma1.it

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Criminology
  • Forensic Psychology

Context:

  • Simulation is defined by the DSM-IV-TR as intentional production of false or exaggerated physical/psychological symptoms for external incentives.
  • It has a near-zero prevalence in the general population, occurring predominantly in forensic psychiatric settings, among individuals facing legal proceedings, or those with criminologically deviant personalities.

Purpose:

  • To review diagnostic criteria and suspicion indicators for simulation, dating back to Foreal and Kaufman (1943).
  • To explore related concepts such as self-injurious actions (Bachler), associationist/mechanistic theories, and differential diagnoses.
  • To conclude with a discussion on 'Premeditation' in the context of simulation.

Summary:

  • The abstract outlines the definition and low prevalence of simulation, emphasizing its occurrence in forensic populations.
  • It details the review of diagnostic criteria, suspicion indicators, and differential diagnoses relevant to psychiatric and criminological contexts.
  • The work also incorporates theories on self-injury and classical dynamic models, concluding with 'Premeditation'.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of simulation within forensic and psychiatric contexts.
  • Clarifies diagnostic challenges and differential considerations for clinicians and legal professionals.
  • Contributes to understanding malingering and its implications in legal and psychiatric evaluations.