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Ganser's syndrome (gan zerz) [Sigbert J.M. Ganser, Ger. psychiatrist, 1853-1931]

A factitious disorder in which the individual mimics behavior he or she thinks is typical of a psychosis (e.g., giving nonsense answers and doing things incorrectly). Although there may be amnesia, disturbance of consciousness, and hallucinations, the individual is not psychotic.