This paper presents a scale for using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 for the detection of malingerers in personal injury claims. Data are reported for personal injury claimants and for medical outpatients simulating emotional distress caused by motor vehicle accidents, industrial stress, and toxic exposure. Criterion problems are discussed. The answers and scored directions are presented in an appendix to the paper.
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