Table 4.
Essential differential of factitious disorder, malingering, and conversion
| Disorder | Production | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| Malingering | Conscious | Conscious |
| Factitious disorder | Conscious | Unconscious |
| Conversion | Unconscious | Unconscious |
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