Richard successfully faked illness in order to be released from military duty. He was engaged in
A) catastrophizing.
B) malingering.
C) coping.
D) masking.

Name: Richard successfully faked illness in order to be released from military duty. He was engaged in A) catastrophizing. B) malingering. C) coping. D) masking.
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Malingering refers to the deliberate feigning or exaggeration of symptoms for external incentives, such as avoiding military duty. Richard's behavior fits this description.

Richard Successfully Faked Illness in Order to Be Released from Military