Term ID: T5681

Underreporting

/underreporting/
Tendency to minimize or fail to disclose symptoms, problems, or experiences during assessment or treatment.
Example: Clients not fully revealing substance use, trauma history, or symptom severity due to shame or fear.

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Reference: Tourangeau & Yan (2007)