Five validation experiments of the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM)

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Five experiments were performed to validate the TOMM, a newly developed visual recognition test that uses pictures of common objects as stimuli. Previous normative research with adults and neurologically impaired patients showed that TOMM possesses a high degree of specificity. Results from all experiments showed that scores on the TOMM are able to detect individuals that do not put forth maximum effort. Overall, the TOMM's high levels of sensitivity and specificity suggest that it could be a valid and useful test for detecting malingering of memory impairments.

Research, Test validity, Psychological tests, Memory, Disorders of, Memory disorders

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Identification and validation

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Results of a twin study revealed major differences between self-report and peer-report methods in identifying young adults with borderline personality disorder. Ascertained mood-affect, personality, coping styles, general psychopathology symptoms and interpersonal distress levels were found to be largely dissimilar when evaluated by the two methodologies.

Evaluation, Diagnosis, Self-disclosure, Self disclosure, Borderline personality disorder

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The facial expression coding system (FACES): development, validation, and utility

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The article studies development of facial expression coding system (FACES) and validates its reliability. FACES was found to be a reliable and less-time consuming tool for providing information on valence of facial expressive behavior.

United States, Analysis, Facial expression

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