Should the Retention trial of the Test of Memory Malingering be optional?
The present study examined the false negative error rate associated with the optional use of the Retention trial the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM). TOMM scores from 150 traumatic brain injury and 150 chronic pain patients were examined. Results indicated that early termination of the TOMM resulted in 3% of patients going undetected by the TOMM. The practical cost of this error was minimized by the inclusion of at least one other SVT. Clinical implications are discussed.
Greve
Kevin W
KW
Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans-Lakefront, 2000 Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148, USA. kgreve@uno.edu
Bianchini
Kevin J
KJ
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology*; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008306:Malingering / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012153:Retention, Psychology / Q000502:physiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies