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Forensic Applications

Comparison of the MMPI-2 Restructured Demoralization Scale, Depression Scale, and Malingered Mood Disorder Scale in Identifying Non-credible Symptom Reporting in Personal Injury Litigants and Disability Claimants

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Pages 153-166 | Accepted 03 Feb 2008, Published online: 10 Jun 2009

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