Factors contributing to performance validity test (PVT) and symptom validity test (SVT) performance in a Veteran TBI sample

Abstract:Objective: To examine the association between the validity cut scores of Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) (NIM5 >12, LOW6>13, Validity-10>22, NSI Total Score>58) …

Importance of validity testing in psychiatric assessment: evidence from a sample of multimorbid post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Performance validity (PVTs) and symptom validity tests (SVTs) are necessary components of neuropsychological testing to identify suboptimal performances and …

The minimal effect of depression on cognitive functioning when accounting for Test of Memory Malingering performance in a sample of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: While many studies have demonstrated a relationship between depression and cognitive deficits, most have neglected to include measurements of performance validity. This …

Preliminary findings from reevaluating the MMPI response bias scale items in Veterans undergoing neuropsychological evaluation

Abstract: The Response Bias Scale (RBS) was developed to predict non-credible cognitive presentations among disability claimants without head injury. Developers used empirical …