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Using intraindividual variability to detect malingering in cognitive performance.

E Strauss1, D F Hultsch, M Hunter

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada. estrauss@uvic.ca

The Clinical Neuropsychologist
|May 12, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Detecting malingering is improved by assessing response inconsistency across repeated testing sessions. This intraindividual variability, especially using symptom validity tests (SVTs), offers unique insights beyond single-session performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychological Assessment

Background:

  • Malingering detection is crucial in clinical and forensic settings.
  • Symptom validity tests (SVTs) are commonly used to identify feigned symptoms.
  • The utility of repeated assessments for malingering detection requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of repeated assessments in detecting malingering.
  • To determine if intraindividual variability in performance aids in discriminating genuine from feigned head injuries.
  • To assess the unique contribution of response inconsistency compared to single-session performance measures.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation design was employed where participants were instructed to either perform optimally or feign head injury.

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  • Participants completed multiple malingering detection measures, including a specific symptom validity test (SVT), on three separate occasions.
  • Intraindividual variability (response inconsistency) across testing sessions was analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple malingering detection measures administered during a single assessment effectively discriminated between groups.
    • Intraindividual variability in performance, particularly from SVT indicators, provided additional discriminatory information beyond overall performance levels.
    • Response inconsistency across testing sessions proved to be a significant factor in identifying malingering.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeated assessments and the analysis of intraindividual variability enhance the detection of malingering.
    • Symptom validity tests (SVTs) are valuable tools, especially when assessing response consistency over time.
    • Response inconsistency is a clinically relevant indicator for detecting malingering in head injury evaluations.