Forensic Science Seminar
Peer-reviewed forensic science journal · Established 2011
ISSN 2157-118XFOREN SCI SEM · Volume 3

Original Research Papers · Research Paper P1

Efficacy of Test of Memory Malingering Trial 1, Trial 2, the Retention Trial, and the Albany Consistency Index in a Criterion Group Forensic Neuropsychological Sample

R W Schroeder, W H Buddin, Jr D D Hargrave, E J VonDran, E B Campbell, C J Brockman, R J Heinrichs, L E Baade

Forensic Science Seminar · 2013 · Volume 3 · Issue 3 · pp. 135–142

Peer ReviewedISSN 2157-118X Available online 8 December 2013Public PDF
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Original Abstract

Abstract

The Test of Memory Malingering is one of the most popular and heavily researched validity tests available for use in neuropsychological evaluations. Recent research has suggested, however, that the original indices and cutoffs may require modifi cations to increase sensitivity rates. Some of these modifi cations lack cross-validation and no study has examined all indices in a single sample. This study compares Trial 1, Trial 2, the Retention Trial, and the newly created Albany Consistency Index in a criterion group forensic neuropsychological sample. Findings lend support for the newly created indices and cutoff scores. Implications and cautionary statements are provided and discussed.

Keywords: Test of Memory Malingering; TOMM; Albany consistency index; Forensic neuropsychology; Validity

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Article Details

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  1. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS, USA.

Corresponding author: R W Schroeder · ryan.w.schroeder.psyd@hotmail.com

Received2 July 2013
Revised12 October 2013
Accepted13 October 2013
Available Online8 December 2013
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Document codeP1 · Research Paper
JournalForensic Science Seminar
ISSN2157-118X
Volume / Issue3 / 3
Pages135–142
Publication date8 December 2013
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