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    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |October 1, 1978
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    The Trail Making Test and Bender Background Interference Procedure show significant differences between neurologic and non-neurologic patients. However, they are not effective screening tools due to high false-negative rates.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuropsychology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • The Trail Making Test (TMT) and Bender Background Interference Procedure (BBIP) are commonly used in neuropsychological assessments.
    • Evaluating the efficacy of these tools as screening devices is crucial for accurate patient stratification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the diagnostic accuracy of the TMT and BBIP against established neurological and psychological criteria.
    • To determine the potential of these tests as screening instruments for neurological conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 598 participants (Ss) was evaluated using the TMT and BBIP.
    • Performance on these tests was compared against external neurological criteria and comprehensive psychological evaluations.
    • Statistical analyses were performed to compare mean scores and classification distributions.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant differences in mean scores were observed between preselected neurological patients and those without neurological stigmata for the TMT.
    • The Bender test also showed a significantly non-random distribution of patient classifications.
    • However, when used in a screening paradigm, both tests produced a high number of false negatives against both neurological and psychological criteria.

    Conclusions:

    • While the TMT and BBIP can differentiate between patients with and without neurological conditions, they are not suitable for screening purposes.
    • An optimal cutting score could not be established to validate their use as standalone or combined screening devices.
    • Further research may be needed to refine these tools or explore alternative screening methodologies.