Doug is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against his company. His lawyer thinks that they have a good chance of winning, and Doug has been getting excited by the prospect of a large award. In fact, he is so excited that he has been exaggerating the seriousness of his complaints. Doug's action can be termed as ________.

A. indolence
B. malingering
C. torpor
D. lassitude


Answer: B

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