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  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychopathology

Background:

  • Differentiating between malingering and factitious presentations poses significant challenges in forensic contexts.
  • Current diagnostic classifications for factitious disorders have limitations and complexities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the origins and diagnostic challenges of factitious disorders.
  • To propose alternative conceptualizations and explanatory models for factitious psychological presentations (FPPs).
  • To provide practical guidelines for evaluating FPPs in forensic settings.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of the historical development and diagnostic limitations of factitious disorders.
  • Development of four explanatory models for FPPs, drawing parallels with established malingering motivations.
  • Integration of theoretical models into practical forensic evaluation guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Three models for FPPs parallel existing malingering frameworks (pathogenic, criminological, adaptational) but with distinct features.
  • A fourth model, the nurturance model, highlights the role of interpersonal relationships in fulfilling psychological needs.
  • Factitious psychological presentations (FPPs) can be viewed dimensionally, similar to V codes for malingering.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed models offer a nuanced understanding of FPPs beyond formal diagnostic labels.
  • Forensic practitioners can utilize these models to enhance the evaluation of deceptive presentations.
  • Revised conceptualizations and practical guidelines can improve the assessment of FPPs in forensic evaluations.