This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
The difference between malingering and hysteria is 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypnosis, B. Malingering has poor prognosis, C. Hysteria is more common in females, D. Consciousmotive in malingering
D: Consciousmotive in malingering
Answer: D: Consciousmotive in malingering 
Explanation: D i.e. Conscious motive in malingeringThe most impoant difference between hysteria & malingering is that- In Malingering patient intentionally produces symptoms (conscious motive)Q.In Hysteria (conversion disorder), patient does not intentionally produces symptomsQ.